Question for Christians

[John V]

Maybe they're just in the closet?

Maybe. Maybe I'd secretly be a Christian. Who's to say?

I will grant that it would be easier for someone to end up a closeted atheist or deist, as these can be reached purely through thought, and revealed religions obviously require access to some amount of knowledge specific to the religion or special revelation.

My main point, though, is that at face value it's a silly question that most people wouldn't answer with certainty. If one wants to make an argument against Christianity based on demographics, then they should just make a clear argument against Christianity based on demographics.

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Isn't everyone born an atheist, but indoctrinated before they can understand it?

I don't know. I've seen that claimed, but never seen it supported.

Also, you don't have to renounce Islam in the way you are saying to be an atheist. You could still be a closet atheist; they can't read your mind.

You could do the same as a Christian.