“My libertarian beliefs have not always served me well. Like most peopl...” — Michael Shermer Quote

“My libertarian beliefs have not always served me well. Like most people who hold strong ideological convictions, I find that, too often, my beliefs trump the scientific facts.”

“Religious faith depends on a host of social, psychological and emotional factors that have little or nothing to do with probabilities, evidence and logic.”

“Scientists are skeptics. It's unfortunate that the word 'skeptic' has taken on other connotations in the culture involving nihilism and cynicism. Really, in its pure and original meaning, it's just thoughtful inquiry.”

“One's political views and/or religious beliefs should not exist in an impenetrable and inviolable bubble wherein they are protected from criticism or scrutiny.”

“Tom Brady is a private citizen who has his own political beliefs. He hasn't particularly advocated for Donald Trump. He hasn't put himself out there. He's friends with Donald Trump. He had his 'Make America Great Again' hat in his locker.”

“I believe that the Conservative Party should remain the last big-tent party, where people are free to hold divergent beliefs that are entrenched in our democracy and our fundamental freedoms.”