The problem with Atheists is they assume religion is simplistic and only simpletons believe in it. I am not saying that isn’t true for some people, but it isn’t that easy. If it was that easy than religion truly would be dead in the world, and would have been a long time ago. Russia, for instance, tried every trick in the book to ban religion and teach the “logic” of Marxism and science. Once that fell the Churches rebounded in adherents, if not with as many as before Communism. History has proven time and again, the death of G-d is a pipe dream for Atheists who don’t understand religion past a Sunday School sermon.
Why a person believes in G-d or a particular religious organization is a complicated set of reasons. It is a combination of tradition, ignorance, education, family ties, LOGIC, personal experience, and encounters with the divine. It is neither proven or provable, but it isn’t made out of whole cloth. There are reasons, but they might not be scientific, even if science might be one supporting tool. As for Conservative Athiests warning that the religious are going to scare them away, I guess they will join the Democratic Party. Good luck with that!
To be honest I have no idea what Fleming is trying to say and have no idea how it is humor. Can anyone please explain the joke?
