I have heard an atheist defined as a man who had no invisible means of support.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- An atheist is humorously defined as someone lacking invisible supernatural support.
- In plain terms
- An atheist is someone who relies on nothing you can't see.
- What can you take from it?
- Humor can highlight reliance on faith or lack thereof.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What supports your beliefs?
- Can humor clarify philosophy?
Another view
The joke oversimplifies complex theological positions.
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