Dr. Eco and Atheism

Actually, Steve, it seems that Dr. Eco is not an atheist. He's most likely agnostic.

You're right, of course. I should probably have used the term, "humanist," although Dr. Eco has described himself as an atheist in earlier works and discussions with Catholic clergy. I think he probably came to the realization, as every honest person will, that atheism is a religion that requires faith to sustain.