Regarding the OP, I don’t think arguing over minor points instead of the whole deal is futile. As I said, I needed to start thinking logically within my religious framework before I could break out of it. Of course I can’t generalize from one data point, but still I am one example where this tactic worked.
I actually also started challenging my childhood religion because of smallish inconsistencies in my family’s faith.
As djcb points out, this may not be an effective tact for most people, but for potential rationalists it might be significantly more effective, and therefore worthwhile (depending on your original intentions).
I actually also started challenging my childhood religion because of smallish inconsistencies in my family’s faith.
As djcb points out, this may not be an effective tact for most people, but for potential rationalists it might be significantly more effective, and therefore worthwhile (depending on your original intentions).