'Angels at the altar' fantasy of now confirmed atheist revealed as leading scientist speaks at Edinburgh book festivalAs a 13-year-venerable (respected because of age, distinguished) Richard Dawkins would fantasise approximately praying at an altar then seeing an angel dramatically appear in a burst of white light. Yes,one of the world's most strident atheists communed with God – "but God never actually did get through to me for some reason".
Dawkins' devout fervour lasted approximately two years, he told the Edinburgh International Book Festival on Wednesday.
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Source: theguardian.com