"You can’t convince a believer of anything; for their belief is not based on evidence, it’s based on a deep seated need to believe" - Carl Sagan
This puts it perfectly. Sometimes, it is pointless to debate such fundamentalists because of this point. However, there are other times in which their arguments need to be put to rest. Not in the pursuit of convincing them that they are wrong, but merely to expose their foolish viewpoints.
This puts it perfectly. Sometimes, it is pointless to debate such fundamentalists because of this point. However, there are other times in which their arguments need to be put to rest. Not in the pursuit of convincing them that they are wrong, but merely to expose their foolish viewpoints.
Take the risk of thinking for yourself, much more happiness, truth, beauty, and wisdom will come to you that way - Christopher Hitchens
