“…the Genesis story is just one that happened to have been adopted by one particular tribe of Middle Eastern herders. It has no more special status than the belief of a particular West African tribe that the world was created from the excrement of ants.”

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About Richard Dawkins

British evolutionary biologist and science communicator Known for popularizing the concept of the "meme" and advocating secular humanism through accessible writing and public debate. His work bridges scientific rigor and cultural critique, often challenging religious and supernatural explanations.

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