Jerry Coyne Quote

To a very large extent, which religion you accept and which you reject are accidents of birth. And after you've been religious for years, and surrounded by those who believe likewise, you become emotionally invested in your faith's truth. This makes you more susceptible to confirmation bias and less likely to be skeptical about your beliefs.

pp. 83-84 - Faith vs. Fact (2015)

To a very large extent, which religion you accept and which you reject are accidents of birth. And after you've been religious for years, and...

To a very large extent, which religion you accept and which you reject are accidents of birth. And after you've been religious for years, and...

To a very large extent, which religion you accept and which you reject are accidents of birth. And after you've been religious for years, and...

To a very large extent, which religion you accept and which you reject are accidents of birth. And after you've been religious for years, and...