A puzzle is not a dead-end.

— Lewis N. Roe

As far back as history records people thinking, thinking people have been befuddled by the mysteries of life and existence.

— Lewis N. Roe

Desire, problem-solving, and communication are all signs of intelligence and awareness. My cat has these, so it's quite possible he has a soul too.

— Lewis N. Roe

God could easily at any moment prove he existed beyond doubt with some amazing show of power which would have everyone kneel to him in awe. That is not what he wants. Real belief can't be gained by a dazzling show and a loving relationship can't be won through force.

— Lewis N. Roe

God's being good does not somehow magically make all Christians good.

— Lewis N. Roe

Having been shown the possibility that God exists, the atheist has chosen not to accept it. They have no proof or even evidence of their belief, but will stick by it. This takes blind faith.

— Lewis N. Roe

If Captain Jean-Luc Picard asked you to serve him aboard the starship Enterprise, you'd likely be happy to. You would recognize him as a great leader and a good man, and so you wouldn't have any problem following his orders. This is basically the relationship God wants with us - not slaves, not pets, not possessions, we would be co-workers and friends.

— Lewis N. Roe

If it is the case that we are merely slaves to the natural processes computing our advanced fight and flight responses, then we are never truly thinking, which means that logic and reason - the things we hold so dear - do not exist either.

— Lewis N. Roe

If you are to believe that there are an infinite amount of universes with an infinite amount of possible variations on the laws of nature, then you are forced to admit that it is quite certain that in one of these parallel worlds dragons exist.

— Lewis N. Roe

If you are to suppose that natural reasons are the cause of everything, then it can only lead to the conclusion that consciousness is an illusion.

— Lewis N. Roe