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What does it mean?
He poses a provocative rhetorical question about atheism and physical pleasure.
In plain terms
He asks what atheists say during intimate moments.
What can you take from it?
Use shock to challenge rigid beliefs.

Where it applies

  • debate
  • comedy routine
  • social critique

Putting it to work

  • question dogma
  • provoke thought on belief

Questions to consider

  • Do personal habits contradict public beliefs?
  • How do people reconcile faith and biology?

Another view

It relies on shock value rather than substantive argument.

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