Pat Condell Goes Super-Ninja on Religion: Is This the Best Approach?

Man, this is so incredibly good, but I continue to grapple with the best line to take in order to convince people.

At times I am quite certain this is the best approach, i.e. shame and disrespect, which is precisely what we give other belief systems that have been left in the past. Alchemy, Astrology, etc. But at times I feel a softer hand is needed, and that this direct and forceful push will do little more than create a vigorous counter-force.

But I think I mostly have my answer. Be aggressive at the abstract level, e.g. in public debate or when encountering attempts to shape policy based on faith, but gentle at the individual level. So if someone comes to you and genuinely wants to have a conversation about the topic, you don’t go all Pat Condell on them, as it would be counter-productive.

So that’s my current approach: aggressive at the abstract level, and gentle on the individual level. ::