Kathryn Brooks

“Science is a philosophy of discovery. Intelligent design is a philosophy of ignorance.”
― Neil deGrasse Tyson, Death by Black Hole: And Other Cosmic Quandaries

“The Old Testament is responsible for more atheism, agnosticism, disbelief—call it what you will—than any book ever written; it has emptied more churches than all the counterattractions of cinema, motor bicycle and golf course.”
― A.A. Milne

“When she was young, Peter learned in a vision from God that if she remained healthy, she would lead many astray; she apparently was beautiful as a child, and as an adult she would entice men to sleep with her. When she was ten, a next-door neighbor attempted to seduce her, but before he could sleep with her, she became paralyzed, by the mercy of God. The neighbor went blind for his troubles, until healed by Peter and converted to faith in Christ. But the girl had to remain paralyzed, lest she lead others astray. Here again the point is perfectly clear: sex is dangerous and to be avoided at all costs, even if it means being an invalid for life.”
― Bart D. Ehrman, Forged: Writing in the Name of God — Why the Bible's Authors Are Not Who We Think They Are

“drink alcoholic beverages (“Be ye not drunk with wine,”
― Bart D. Ehrman, Forged: Writing in the Name of God — Why the Bible's Authors Are Not Who We Think They Are