This archive report was first published on 27 November 2019.
‘People Still Believe in God Because Of Ignorance And Illiteracy’ Atheist Mumia ¶
Published on November 27, 2019
Atheist Harrison Mumia has shed light on the reasons why people still believe in God, attributing it to ignorance, illiteracy, and the fear of the unknown.
According to Mumia, people largely belong to a religion by accident of birth, with 99% of individuals born in Saudi Arabia becoming Muslims, 99% of those born in China becoming Buddhists, and 99% of those born in Ghana becoming Christians.
He also notes that indoctrination plays a significant role, with people being taught their religion from a young age and often not having the opportunity to make an informed choice.
Furthermore, Mumia argues that ignorance is a major factor, with people often relying on superstition and the appeal to ignorance fallacy to explain the unknown.
He also highlights the link between illiteracy and a lack of belief in God, citing research that shows a higher intellect is associated with a lower likelihood of believing in a God.
Ultimately, Mumia concludes that people's beliefs are determined by a combination of factors, including accident of birth, indoctrination, ignorance, illiteracy, and the fear of the unknown, rather than the truth.
