The rabbit runs faster than the fox, because the rabbit is … - Richard Dawkins

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The rabbit runs faster than the fox, because the rabbit is running for his life while the fox is only running for his dinner.

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Richard Dawkins (born 26 March 1941) is a British evolutionary biologist and author. He is known for his advocacy of atheism.

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Birth Name: Clinton Richard Dawkins

Alternative Names: C. Dawkins • C. Richard Dawkins • Clinton Dawkins • CR Dawkins • R. Dawkins

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I want to examine that dangerous thing that's common to Judaism and Christianity as well: the process of non-thinking called "faith". (Part 1, 00:00:55)

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Scientific beliefs are supported by evidence, and they get results. Myths and faiths are not and do not.

The rabbit runs faster than the fox, because the rabbit is running for his life while the fox is only running for his dinner. - Richard Dawkins

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