Udo Schuklenk
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Why am I an atheist? Why do I think it is important to speak out against the harmful consequences of religious interpretations of the world and of our place in it? In this essay, I argue not only that we have no good reason to believe that a good, all-powerful, all-knowing God exists, but also that organizations and institutions campaigning in the name of God are frequently working toward preventing desirable societal progress in a number of crucial areas affecting our daily lives.
Schuklenk U. Human Self-Determination, Biomedical Progress, and God. In: Blackford R, Schuklenk U editors. 50 Voices of Disbelief: Why We Are Atheists. Wiley-Blackwell, 2009 Oct 19; 323-331.