However, the idea has been condemned by Richard Dawkins, the evolutionary biologist and author, as a waste of money and a contradiction of terms.

“Normally a temple is to Jesus, Mary or Buddha, but you can build a temple to anything that’s positive and good,” de Botton told The Guardian.

“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.”

Dawkins has hit back, saying: “Atheists don’t need temples/ I think there are better things to spend this kind of money on. If you are going to spend money on atheism you could improve secular education and build non-religious schools which teach rational, sceptical critical thinking.”
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P.S. Don’t give any money to this man.. give to the poor instead; Thanks!