There are a few assumptions made by Dawkins that are not always true concerning religious people. Not everyone follows all the strict and seemingly ridiculous doctrines of their religion. Furthermore, not all religions have outlandish rituals or beliefs. To claim that they all do is make an argument that has no leg to stand on.
In spite of that, many truths are mentioned in this article. Most people are brought up believing what their parents believe. However many of those people do their own research at a point in their lives and come to their own conclusions, whether that is to continue to believe or not. Many intelligent people have faith. And if this faith is called a virus, what kind of virus is it. Is it one that is damaging to the person infected by it? Many times it is the opposite, it is helpful. It offers a hope for something more. It gives a purpose for life. It give comfort to those in need and. It gives motivation to those lacking it. Call it a virus if you will but infect me with it. How much joy can be found in living a hopeless, purposeless, unmotivated life with nothing to look forward to? Why work your whole life just to die and cease to exist? What is the point? Why continue struggling through life?
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