Post by Wayne Smith on Nov 17, 2020 16:06:58 GMT 10
Gervais' rant on religion in Dawkins row exposed: 'Fortunate we were born before fossils'
Mr Gervais, celebrated TV icon and star of hit shows such as The Office and After Life, rejected the belief of Christianity in a swipe as he dissected the topic alongside fellow atheist Mr Dawkins. Mr Dawkins is highly regarded for his assertive take on atheism and their in depth chat reviewed how those like themselves were deemed "bleak and cold" for their scientific beliefs. Talking while in a deserted church, Mr Dawkins explained that humans were "on a cloud, orbiting the Sun" knowing that "it's all going to be destroyed one day".
He argued that this acknowledgement was not bleak, while Mr Gervais added: "There's no god-fearing person of any religion who feels as much awe as me when I see a mountain or a tree, or the star or anything in science and nature and art, I don't buy it. I just don't buy it. The fact that this is a miraculous mistake."
Mr Dawkins interjected: "And you and I are privileged to be here to enjoy it even if it's for a short time, that's wonderful."
Mr Gervais then swiped: "Oh yeah, it's good that we were born after they discovered fossils and dinosaurs isn't it?"
Mr Dawkins then explained that it was good that "we were born at all".
It isn't the first time Mr Gervais has been critical of those who argue against atheism.
The term is described as being a "disbelief or lack of belief in the existence of God or gods".
Mr Gervais, who is also a major force in the battle for animal rights across the globe, criticised those who claim atheism is a form of arrogance in another chat.
He argued that this acknowledgement was not bleak, while Mr Gervais added: "There's no god-fearing person of any religion who feels as much awe as me when I see a mountain or a tree, or the star or anything in science and nature and art, I don't buy it. I just don't buy it. The fact that this is a miraculous mistake."
Mr Dawkins interjected: "And you and I are privileged to be here to enjoy it even if it's for a short time, that's wonderful."
Mr Gervais then swiped: "Oh yeah, it's good that we were born after they discovered fossils and dinosaurs isn't it?"
Mr Dawkins then explained that it was good that "we were born at all".
It isn't the first time Mr Gervais has been critical of those who argue against atheism.
The term is described as being a "disbelief or lack of belief in the existence of God or gods".
Mr Gervais, who is also a major force in the battle for animal rights across the globe, criticised those who claim atheism is a form of arrogance in another chat.
