"Because of the confusion surrounding the term "agnosticism," it would seem better to use the very similar term "rationalism" in its place when referring to the original Huxleyan meaning of the term. The use of "rationalist" for "agnostic" would also seem to be less ambiguous."

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Source : Gordon Stein (1980). “An Anthology of Atheism and Rationalism”

Gordon Stein

#Confusion Quotes #Atheism Quotes #Use Quotes

“Everything has happened before - not once, but over and over again. We may not be able to solve our problems through what are pompously called "the lessons of history," but at least we should be able to recognize the issues and perhaps avoid some of the solutions that have failed in the past. And we can take heart in our own dilemma by realizing that other people in other times have survived worse.”
“The problem with the immigration debate, it's probably is the most poisoned and political debate of any issue, because you have this huge voting bloc that everybody says is yours”
“We need anything politically important rationed out like Pez: small, sweet, and coming out of a funny, plastic head.”
“Any doorway that leads you to a deeper understanding of who you are is worthwhile.”
“I figured that I wasn't as smart or talented as the other kids around, so I just had to work twice as hard. Surprisingly, results showed quickly. I was hooked!”
“It is one of the major tragedies that nothing is more discomforting than the hearty affection of the Old Friends who never were friends.”
“That which one fears becomes one's master.”
“Becoming a public figure gave me a platform to help people.”

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