Fundamentally, how can you have a discussion on any philosophical basis with someone who believes in fairies at the bottom of the garden?

I chat in the pub with the most ill informed bores you could imagine about whatever subject you like, but in my past work, I doubt I would tolerate such views or factor them in our deliberations. Same with religion. My brother in law, a vicar, had to move house and all the cost etc, I wanted to help. "The Lord will provide" he said, declining politely. Fine, and I said "that's nice." Between you and I, I think he 's a fucking looney, but of course in real life, we don't say that. We just hope his family isn't being denied any of the comforts we can give them just because he puts a fairy story above his responsibility to his wife and kids.

The internet is like a few pints. Say it like it is...