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Matt Dillahunty quote sparks debate over faith and belief
Original: Faith is the excuse people give for # believing something when they don’t have a good # reason . —Matt Dillahunty ______
A quote from American atheist activist Matt Dillahunty is circulating: "Faith is the excuse people give for believing something when they don't have a good reason." The line criticizes religious belief as belief without justification and is being shared among atheism and secularism discussions online.
Why now: The sharp definition of faith challenges religious believers and resonates with secular audiences, prompting debate.
Rank over time, top of the chart is #1. 5 snapshots from 7 h ago to 1 h ago.
Evidence
- Faith is the excuse people give for # believing something when they don’t have a good # reason . —Matt Dillahunty ______________________ # atheism # faith # god · tomcapuder@universeodon.com · 1
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