We cannot start with God and deduce the universe from his existence; we must start with the world as we know it, and deduce God from the world.
I have hitherto followed the lines marked out by the Theist in his attempt to prove that there exists a mind behind natural phenomena, and that the u… - Chapman Cohen
I have hitherto followed the lines marked out by the Theist in his attempt to prove that there exists a mind behind natural phenomena, and that the u…
- Chapman Cohen
Who knows the origin of religion? Certainly not the one who believes in it. Understanding and belief are quite antagonistic. The man who understands … - Chapman Cohen
Who knows the origin of religion? Certainly not the one who believes in it. Understanding and belief are quite antagonistic. The man who understands …
Regularity in Nature is not proof of the control of Nature by a Divine intelligence; it is rather the reverse. If something- call it matter, or ether… - Chapman Cohen
Regularity in Nature is not proof of the control of Nature by a Divine intelligence; it is rather the reverse. If something- call it matter, or ether…
Persecution is the compliment paid by a threatened lie to a conquering truth. - Chapman Cohen
Persecution is the compliment paid by a threatened lie to a conquering truth.
Religion is very enlightening - to those who don't understand it. - Chapman Cohen
Religion is very enlightening - to those who don't understand it.
If one believes in a god, one is a Theist. If one does not believe in a god, then one is an A-theist — he is without that belief. The distinction bet… - Chapman Cohen
If one believes in a god, one is a Theist. If one does not believe in a god, then one is an A-theist — he is without that belief. The distinction bet…
Atheist is really ʺa thoroughly honest, unambiguous term,ʺ it admits of no paltering and of no evasion, and the need of the world, now as ever, is fo… - Chapman Cohen
Atheist is really ʺa thoroughly honest, unambiguous term,ʺ it admits of no paltering and of no evasion, and the need of the world, now as ever, is fo…
Atheism, the absence of belief in gods, is a comparatively late phenomenon in history. - Chapman Cohen
Atheism, the absence of belief in gods, is a comparatively late phenomenon in history.
If there is a god, the only genuine friend he has is an atheist. He does not blame him for anything. - Chapman Cohen
If there is a god, the only genuine friend he has is an atheist. He does not blame him for anything.
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