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Atheist Quotes

Quotes exploring atheism, belief, and the debate between them.

This collection presents different viewpoints on atheism, from witty self-description to sharper philosophical challenges about morality and evolution. For a contrasting perspective, see God quotes.

To you I'm an atheist; to God, I'm the Loyal Opposition.

Quotes by Woody Allen

The existence of a single atheist does not disprove the existence of God.

Quotes by William F. DeVault

There is an immediate payoff to intelligent design: it destroys the atheistic legacy of Darwinian evolution. Intelligent design makes it impossible to be an intellectually fulfilled atheist.

Quotes by William A. Dembski

The atheist is cheating whenever he makes a moral judgment, acting as though it has an objective reference, when his philosophy in fact precludes it.

Quotes by William A. Dembski

Being Quotes

I was the black atheist kid in the all-white Catholic school run by nuns.

Quotes by Thandie Newton

It is unfair to label me anti-Islam. I am an atheist and a secular humanist.

Quotes by Taslima Nasrin

I used to be an atheist, but I've chilled out a bit on that.

Quotes by Stephen Moyer

Isn't an agnostic just an atheist without balls?

Quotes by Stephen Colbert

I know of no wars started by anyone to impose lack of religion on someone else. We have lethal Sunni v Shia, Catholic against Protestant, but no agnostic suicide bombers attack crowded atheist pubs.

Quotes by Simon Hoggart

Believe Quotes

You might say I was a passive atheist through my teenage years.

Quotes by S. T. Joshi

I went through the standard scientific atheist phase when I was about 14. I bought into that package deal of science equals atheism.

Quotes by Rupert Sheldrake

The new soft totalitarianism that is advancing on the left wants to have a state religion It is an atheist, nihilistic religion - but it is a religion that is obligatory for all.

Quotes by Rocco Buttiglione

In the best atheist sense of the word, I feel blessed.

Quotes by Robert J. Sawyer

I am surprised that anyone can profess to be an atheist.

Quotes by Ray Comfort

Christian Quotes

Few would argue that Richard Dawkins is the world's most famous atheist, especially now that his friend and rival for the title, Christopher Hitchens, has now gone to meet his Maker.

Quotes by Ray Comfort

If you say that there was no first cause (a Creator), then you are stuck with the unscientific and thoughtless belief that nothing created everything. So, what is it that you believe? Is it that something created everything? Then you...

Quotes by Ray Comfort

I'm an atheist, and I don't believe in ghosts.

Quotes by Ram Gopal Varma

I'm an atheist and a humanist, so I have no desire to evangelize anyone.

Quotes by Rae Carson

A Buddhist or a good atheist is as acceptable to God as a good Catholic.

Quotes by Pat Buckley

God Quotes

But in America, if you're an atheist, you lose.

Quotes by Michael Newdow

Frequently Asked Questions

What kind of quotes are included on this "Atheist" page?
It includes a range of viewpoints on atheism, from lighthearted self-description to more pointed philosophical arguments about morality and belief.
Are these quotes only critical of atheism?
Not entirely, some quotes are simply witty or descriptive, while others raise philosophical objections, so the page shows more than one side of the conversation.
Is there a quote connecting atheism to evolution?
Yes, one quote argues that certain scientific ideas, like intelligent design, are meant to challenge atheistic interpretations of evolution.
Does the page address the existence of God directly?
One quote makes the point that even one atheist existing doesn't rule out God's existence, a common line in these debates.
What other pages should I explore alongside this one?
Check out God quotes for the other side of the discussion, or Believe quotes for a broader take on faith.

Whether framed with humor or argument, these quotes show how the conversation between belief and disbelief keeps evolving. Continue with believe quotes or explore the Christian perspective.