There are some studies that show a small IQ difference between atheists and theists, but it is negligible.
As previously said, theists do not become smarter when they shake off their indoctrination.
Better informed maybe...
As previously said, theists do not become smarter when they shake off their indoctrination.
Better informed maybe...
You'd believe if you just opened your heart" is a terrible argument for religion. It's basically saying, "If you bias yourself enough, you can convince yourself that this is true." If religion were true, people wouldn't need faith to believe it -- it would be supported by good evidence.