“We are all atheists about most of the gods that humanity has ever believed in. Some of us just go one god further.”
— Richard Dawkins
Simplified Meaning:
There have been many gods and deities in different cultures throughout history. For example, ancient Egyptians worshipped gods like Ra and Anubis, and ancient Romans had gods like Jupiter and Mars. Today, most people don’t believe these gods are real anymore. They only believe in the god(s) from their own religion, like the Christian God or Allah. The quote is saying we are all the same in that none of us believe in those old gods anymore. The only difference is that some people choose to also not believe in the current gods. This is like if someone doesn’t celebrate any holidays at all while others still celebrate some and ignore others. In our daily life, this idea can help us understand why people might choose not to follow any religion, just as we already understand why we don't follow ancient religions. It reminds us to respect different beliefs and understand that not everyone will share the same faith. This can make us more open-minded and accepting of diverse perspectives.
