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Richard Dawkins

If children understand that beliefs should be substantiated with evidence, as opposed to tradition, authority, revelation or faith, they will automatically work out for themselves that they are atheists.

Richard Dawkins

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Richard Dawkins is saying that if children learn to base their beliefs only on proof and facts rather than on customs, leaders, religious teachings, or trust without evidence, they will naturally conclude that there is no god. He implies that relying strictly on evidence leads to atheism because religious beliefs lack that kind of support.

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