Alain de Botton reveals plans for 'temple to atheism' in heart of London

"Normally a temple is to Jesus, Mary or Buddha, but you can build a temple to anything that's positive and good," he said

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27/01/2012

"Normally a temple is to Jesus, Mary or Buddha, but you can build a temple to anything that's positive and good," he said. "That could mean a temple to love, friendship, calm or perspective. Because of Richard Dawkins and Christopher Hitchens atheism has become known as a destructive force. But there are lots of people who don't believe but aren't aggressive towards religions."