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Richard Dawkins

I am against religion because it teaches us to be satisfied with not understanding the world.

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Richard Dawkins criticizes religion for encouraging people to accept things without seeking deeper explanations or evidence. He believes this attitude prevents curiosity and the desire to truly learn about how the world works.

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