The universe is indifferent to human beliefs from "summary" of Ateist Manifesto by Michel Onfray
The universe does not care about what humans believe. It is not interested in our religious convictions, our political ideologies, or our personal philosophies. The cosmos operates according to its own laws and principles, indifferent to our hopes, fears, and desires. Our beliefs do not shape the universe; they do not influence the stars, the galaxies, or the planets. The laws of physics do not bend to accommodate our faith or superstitions. The universe exists independently of human thought and belief, proceeding along its own course regardless of what we may think or feel. Religions claim to hold the key to understanding the universe and our place within it. They offer comforting explanations for the mysteries of existence, promising salvation, enlightenment, or eternal life. But these beliefs ...
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