Q about arguments for God's existence.

[Mr.wizard]

Why are they all so fucking illogical and idiotic? Moreover, why are so many people dumb enough to be "persuaded" by them?

Arguments for the existence of god(s) are generally what they are, because they don't need to be any better. People worshiping imaginary parent figures, that grant eternal life, don't do it because they were "persuaded" by logic. They do it because they crave promised rewards and fear punishment. And because of instincts that govern human social interactions and relations - especially infant-parent - going into "overdrive".

Any faint attempts at post-rationalizations are only meant to keep up appearances of intellectualism and academic diligence among believers, rather than to convince actual rationalists. It's difficult - and also completely unnecessary - to reach intellectual highs, when pandering to the semi-illiterate. And that's what most religions would like their followers to be/remain.

Great post, I think this is spot on.