For Some Atheists, Remaining in Church Is Easier Than Walking Away Without a Safety Net October 30, 2016

For Some Atheists, Remaining in Church Is Easier Than Walking Away Without a Safety Net

By Hemant Mehta
October 30, 2016

How many closeted atheists are afraid to walk away from their churches because they fear the unknown?

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As I mentioned yesterday, convincing people that God doesn’t exist will only get atheists so far. We need to recognize that some people need more than that, and we need to provide adequate alternatives for what religious communities often provide. Otherwise, the power of religious institutions will continue even as more people stop believing in the supernatural nonsense.

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