“We are all atheists about most of the gods that humanity has ever believed in. Some of us just go one god further.”
What this quote means
Dawkins points out that each of us already rejects belief in many gods, except perhaps one. This observation demystifies atheism by presenting it as a simple extension of the critical approach every believer applies to other religions. It invites us to see atheism not as an extreme position but as a logical continuation of questioning, and encourages us to examine our own beliefs with the same rigor.
How to apply it daily
Think of a belief you hold as given, whether religious or not. Ask yourself why you accept it and whether you could apply the same skepticism you reserve for others.
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