Science fiction writer Isaac Asimov was an atheist. A man of great wit and intelligence, Asimov was brought up in the Jewish faith but like many modern Jews, maintained some of the trappings of his faith while rejecting its central focus on God. Once on national television, Asimov was asked point blank by TV interviewer David Frost about his views on God. Asimov was reluctant to admit his atheism to a large television audience, so he stalled by saying, "Whose [God]?" Frost would not be put off. He said, "I mean the Judeo-Christian God of Western tradition. You know that very well, Dr. Asimov." Asimov stalled again. "I haven't given it much thought." Said Frost, "I don't believe that. I'm sure a person of your wide knowledge and attainments would have sought to find God." Whereupon Asimov s…