The Selective Blindness of Faith
The Wall of Faith symbolizes cognitive barriers that selectively filter information, allowing emotionally comforting beliefs while blocking logical inconsistencies. This dynamic results in confirmation bias and denies rigorous evaluation of claims. The essay discusses the logical, epistemic, and psychological ramifications, highlighting the need for intellectual honesty and critical thinking. It critiques theists’ tendency to use external distractions to avoid confronting their beliefs’ internal flaws, emphasizing self-scrutiny for genuine truth-seeking.
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