Why theists think their irrational/fallacious beliefs are valid

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But they are theists, which would seem to suggest they are not conflicted in their faith, or are you suggesting that despite their outward proclamations they are still dealing with internal conflicts?

All I know is that you are confusing me, and I think it has to do with us being on two completely different pages.

I think it has more to do with your misunderstanding of cognitive dissonance than anything else, because you keep bringing it up as though it is an important part of the original post. It is not. Perhaps you need to refresh yourself on the definition of cognitive dissonance or address the original post as it should be addressed rather than bringing up points that make absolutely no sense.