Delusion and religion are neither an either/or thing nor a both/both thing. One can be religious and rational, and one also can be religious and delusional. One can be rational and not religious. One can also be both rational and delusional.

They are apples and oranges that can be bagged separately, or together.

Unless, of course, when relied upn as a convenient excuse to renew old thoughtlessnesses. :~) From eithew "side" of the ageless debate.

It's essentially a narcissistic loop with no out:

"You're more XXX than I am."

"No, YOU are."

"You don't repect meeeeee...."

"NO, YOU do not respect MEEEE..."


There is actually life outside this locked-tight, narcissistic argument mode. It's a nice one, actually! :~)

~Susan