All evangelical religions desire skepticism in unbelievers because there is little chance of converting someone who has absolute faith in their beliefs.
A person must examine their beliefs and, through some measure of skepticism, drop them in return for another set of beliefs in order to convert.
If skepticism should serve someone well enough to convert, why is it disregarded and demeaned after converting?
A person must examine their beliefs and, through some measure of skepticism, drop them in return for another set of beliefs in order to convert.
If skepticism should serve someone well enough to convert, why is it disregarded and demeaned after converting?
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