I was brought up in a family which valued natural history. Both my parents knew the names of all the British wildflowers, so as we went walking the country, I was constantly being exposed to a natural history sort of knowledge. Richard Dawkins bringbritishconstantly share on social
Mystics exult in mystery and want it to stay mysterious. Scientists exult in mystery for a different reason: It gives them something to do. Richard Dawkins exultmysteriousmystery Change image and share on social
We frequently look into the future of mankind and see dangers. We see if we carry on doing what we are doing in 20 years' time there will be no rainforests left, just to use one example. Looking into the future may be one of the reasons that brains evolved in the first place. Richard Dawkins braincarrydanger share on social
I think the world's always a better place if people are filled with understanding. Richard Dawkins fillpeopleplace Change image and share on social
Segregation has no place in the education system. Richard Dawkins educationplacesegregation Change image and share on social
The meme for blind faith secures its own perpetuation by the simple unconscious expedient of discouraging rational inquiry. Richard Dawkins blinddiscourageexpedient Change image and share on social
Don't feel embarrassed if you've never heard of William Lane Craig. He parades himself as a philosopher, but none of the professors of philosophy whom I consulted had heard his name, either. Richard Dawkins consultcraigembarrass Change image and share on social
Nothing is wrong with peace and love. It is all the more regrettable that so many of Christ's followers seem to disagree. Richard Dawkins christdisagreefollower Change image and share on social
The enlightenment is under threat. So is reason. So is truth. So is science, especially in the schools of America. Richard Dawkins americaenlightenmentreason Change image and share on social
Presumably what happened to Jesus was what happens to all of us when we die. We decompose. Accounts of Jesus's resurrection and ascension are about as well-documented as Jack and the Beanstalk. Richard Dawkins accountascensionbeanstalk Change image and share on social
