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Quote by Richard Dawkins
I am one of those scientists who feels that it is no longer enough

I am one of those scientists who feels that it is no longer enough just to get on and do science. We have to devote a significant proportion of our time and resources to defending it from deliberate attack from organised ignorance. – Richard Dawkins

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One of the things that is wrong with religion is that it teaches us to be satisfied with answers which are not really answers at all. – Richard Dawkins

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Religion is about turning untested belief into unshakable truth through the power of institutions and the passage of time. – Richard Dawkins

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If children understand that beliefs should be substantiated with evidence, as opposed to tradition, authority, revelation or faith, they will automatically work out for themselves that they are atheists. – Richard Dawkins

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The origin of life is one of the great outstanding mysteries of science. – Paul Davies

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