As I argued earlier in this thread (much earlier, it seems like a lifetime ago), all children are born atheists. It is only brainwashing by parents that leads them to believe in one ‘god’ or another…
Unfortunately, some have closed minds and are unable to question these teachings which lead them to make ridiculous statements about evolution, dinosaurs, etc. and all scientific discoveries and developments over the past thousands of years.
It is a shame that their religion, instead of teaching them to explore their world and make their own decisions, instead teaches them to base their lives on ancient texts which (as Zan has eloquently pointed out) were written by man long ago.
Fortunately, some religions have moved-on from the dark ages and realised the place of women in our society, the rule of law, etc. while others remain locked in the past.
You could argue with these closed minds until the server overflowed but you will never change them…
Religion – piss be upon it.
