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Bitterness Breeds Atheism
Childhood experiences with harsh religious teachings can lead to lasting resentment and a turn towards atheism. The pressure to memorize dogmatic beliefs at a young age can create trauma, fostering an emotional rejection of faith. Many individuals gravitate towards atheism not solely due to rational arguments but also as a response to negative encounters with religious figures. The belief in the eventual decline of theism is tied to the hope of progressing beyond a 'medieval' mindset, suggesting that rational thought and scientific understanding could usher humanity into a more enlightened era.