I like to think 'The God Delusion' is a humorous book. I think, actually, it's full of laughs. And people who describe it as a polarizing book or as an aggressive book, it's just that very often they haven't read it.

I am not advocating a morality based on evolution.

Disagreements between incompatible beliefs cannot be settled by reasoned argument because reasoned argument is drummed out of those trained in religion from the cradle.

Why, I can't help wondering, is God thought to need such ferocious defence? One might have supposed him amply capable of looking after himself.

I personally would consider it to be an honour to be fossilized.

Being an atheist frees you up to live this life properly, happily, and fully.

I don't shout people down. I argue people down, perhaps.