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The Influence of Perspective on Belief
- Equally intelligent people can interpret the same evidence differently regarding faith.
- This suggests that belief is influenced by more than just objective reasoning.
The Subtraction Theory of Secularism
- The "subtraction theory" suggests secularism is the absence of belief, but this is flawed.
- Even strong arguments for God aren't airtight, and intellectual integrity doesn't necessitate atheism.
Secularism as a Belief System
- Secularism isn't simply an absence of faith; it involves its own set of unprovable beliefs.
- Emotional motivations can drive both belief and disbelief, making pure objectivity difficult.