Quote by Michael Shermer

Religious faith depends on a host of social, psychological and emotional factors that have little or nothing to do with probabilities, evidence and logic.

Religious faith depends on a host of social, psychological a

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This quote suggests that religious faith is not necessarily based on rational reasoning or tangible evidence. Instead, it implies that beliefs in religion are shaped by social, psychological, and emotional influences. The decision to have faith is subjective and personal, rooted in individual experiences and influences, rather than being grounded in objective probabilities or logical reasoning.

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By Michael Shermer

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