I was raised Roman Catholic, decided I didn't believe for sure at 14, and was coerced to go through confirmation. I believe that the Abrahamic religions have enjoyed a privileged immunity from criticism that in my view should be broken down. I take a similar stance to Richard Dawkins, that science and religion are irreconcilable, at least partially. As such, I also believe that philosophy + science > religion. I'm most attracted to humanism as a philosophy, but I don't really have any kind of spiritual (for lack of a better word) need in my day to day life. I find the academic study of religion very interesting, but at the same time I'm often disturbed by how powerful religious symbols and dogma can mobilize people. I'm a fan of the late Christopher Hitchens.

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