What Atheists Get Wrong When Arguing With Believers
Most atheists argue like they’re correcting a math error. They point out logical inconsistencies. They cite scientific evidence. They explain why the cosmological argument doesn’t work. All true. All beside the point. Religious belief isn’t usually an intellectual conclusion. It’s an emotional and social response to being human in a confusing world. People believe because faith provides comfort, community, and meaning. Because it helps them face death and loss. Because their grandmother believed and she was the wisest person they knew....