1. I'm an atheist, BUT . . .

Comment #24005 by ATeacherReally on March 4, 2007 at 6:00 am

Chris, I don't know if "insulted" is the right word for how "believers" feel when they read these ideas.

I would say "confirmed in their beliefs" was more how they felt. The fact that Dawkins has to resort to so harsh a style assures them they were right all along, you know.

As a long-term teacher of religion to young people, I find there is nothing they doubt more than bluster. In fact, I always try to be as low-key as possible in my presentations. Then they use their own thoughts to track along with me and wind up much more convinced.

I don't know why Dawkins doesn't know this...