One of my favourite quotes relating to religion and atheism is by Richard Dawkins: I contend that we are both atheists. I just believe in one fewer god than you do. When you understand why you dismiss all the other possible gods, you will understand why I dismiss yours. It’s an interesting quote – and while I don’t think that, by itself, it can totally refute someone’s faith, it is something to think about. I’ve blogged about my own perspective a few times – that while I can respect someone’s decision to believe in some kind of higher power, I have less respect [...]