“While believing strongly, without evidence, is considered a mark of madness or stupidity in any other area of our lives, faith in God still holds immense prestige in our society. Religion is the one area of our discourse where it is considered noble to pretend to be certain about things no human being could possibly be certain about. It is telling that this aura of nobility extends only to those faiths that still have many subscribers. Anyone caught worshipping Poseidon, even at sea, will be thought insane.”

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About Sam Harris

Neuroethicist and philosopher from the United States, Harris bridges science and spirituality with rigorous inquiry. His work explores consciousness, morality, and the intersection of neuroscience and religion, often challenging conventional wisdom with evidence-based perspectives.

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