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What does it mean?
He rejects faith by comparing it to childrens fiction.
In plain terms
Faith is like fairy tales to him.
What can you take from it?
Question faith using skepticism.

Where it applies

  • religious debate
  • personal doubt
  • secular discussion

Putting it to work

  • question beliefs
  • demand evidence
  • trust reason

Questions to consider

  • What makes faith real to you?
  • How do you distinguish fact from fiction?

Another view

This comparison dismisses diverse religious experiences.

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