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What does this mean for the atheist movement? Does it mean that we can develop better ways to deconvert the religious? Or does it simply mean that the task is hopeless?
Not hopeless, it obviously works sometimes or we wouldn't be here. But this suggests deconverting young people will work more often, as they will have sunk less time into theism and generally act immortal anyways so knowing God hasn't got an eye out for 'em won't shock as much.
my experience with young adult Christians is that once they get to the stage of caring enough to argue with you, they are a lost cause. Most young don't care either way, and will quickly get bored if you talk to them about such matters
This is a good thing? Acting immortal predisposes you for rationality how?
It's possible, I'm just not seeing a good connection.
The idea is that acting immortal indicates less fear of death which means less pressure against rationality on this one issue. The premise may be false, though.
Irrationally believing you won't die counterbalances irrationally fearing going to hell.