When the facts change...

This quote...
"When the facts change, I change my mind. What do you do, sir?" John Maynard Keynes, also attributed to Winston Churchill.

(side note:  quotes allow us to focus on an idea, as the person being quoted has often stated simply what we were having trouble stating at all)

Believers in Gods have been having to deal with this "facts changing" problem for as long as Gods have been around. The believers need to shore up there positions with considerable effort and have spawned an industry of Apologists to help with this.  Why?

Because changing their mind seems unconscionable.  In my opinion it is the fear created around there beliefs that cause them to also fear the gap that exists when the belief has been refuted.  Consequently, it is better (for them) to believe and ignore the new facts then to change there mind. 

OK - Some people, honest and decent people, have been duped to believing that no belief is foolish.  Those doing the "duping" are preying on these honest people and taking advantage either financially, or philosophically and abusing the trust that the good people have given them.

In our societies there are varying personalities, people with strong language/communication skills, those the strong work ethics, those who will give there time, and so on.  In other words, people who fulfill various society needs.  Those in our society who desire power or influence over others can make good with this desire through organised religion.  It suits these "narcissistic" individuals to ignore the emerging facts that show beliefs in gods to be harmful.

Yes - harmful.  Please don't tell me I'm wrong.  If you attempt to show or example something good that organised religion does for society, then I will retort with: "The good that you example can be achieved equally as well with out the god part".  A God does not add grist to your argument. 

Although if you can prove otherwise through facts, then I will be prepared to change my mind!

SCA