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Sam Harris quote on atheism and religious belief circulates
Original: The atheist, by merely being in touch with reality, appears shamefully out of touch with the fantasy life of his neighbo
A remark attributed to author and neuroscientist Sam Harris is being shared online: that the atheist, by simply being in touch with reality, appears out of touch with the fantasy life of his neighbors. The line captures Harris's long-running critique of religious faith, and reactions continue to divide along familiar lines between believers and secular critics.
Why now: The quote offers a sharp, shareable formulation of the ongoing atheism-versus-religion debate.
Rank over time, top of the chart is #1. 2 snapshots from 4 h ago to 3 h ago.
Evidence
- The atheist, by merely being in touch with reality, appears shamefully out of touch with the fantasy life of his neighbors. —Sam Harris ______________________ # atheism # faith # god · tomcapuder@universeodon.com · 1
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