You make a good point in saying their conversion rates are likely higher just as a matter of them being right.
I think Hitchens and Dawkins provide a much needed antithetical punch in the nose of religion’s thesis.
For deconverts from Christianity (like myself), I’d credit them with being something like an atheist pastor during the strange existential/nihilistic void that many feel after losing faith.
I suppose I did read them to feel more secure in my worldview and confirm my beliefs (or rather doubts)… but it felt more like a much-needed antidote to the long-standing effects religion’s poison.
You make a good point in saying their conversion rates are likely higher just as a matter of them being right.
I think Hitchens and Dawkins provide a much needed antithetical punch in the nose of religion’s thesis.
For deconverts from Christianity (like myself), I’d credit them with being something like an atheist pastor during the strange existential/nihilistic void that many feel after losing faith.
I suppose I did read them to feel more secure in my worldview and confirm my beliefs (or rather doubts)… but it felt more like a much-needed antidote to the long-standing effects religion’s poison.