God: No magic required

[robvalue]

I haven't read through all the pages, but the opening section seems to be saying there is an advantage in being a theist. The thing is, this is assuming that being theist or atheist is a choice. I would be very surprised if anyone could change themselves between atheist and theist just by the desire to do so. I would say that a belief, or non belief, is a state of mind. It's the state of being convinced or not convinced, by whatever standard you use.

So even if there are benefits to being theist (and I would think these are only placebo and social advantages) I couldn't choose to be one if I wanted. I can't make myself believe in something that I am convinced has no basis.