The only response to such a statement is a blank stare, the plaintiff is in a dilemma of their own making. In order for them to lose hope they must have accepted the argument that their religion is false and if their religion is false it naturally follows that hope is false. If they aren't too keen on the conclusion then they should stay the fuck away from logic and reason.
It's amazing 'science' always seems to 'find' whatever it is funded for, and never the oppsite. Drich.