The Real Reasons Why People Become Atheists

Register for our online class "Messianic Impulses: A Psychedelic Model of Revolutionary Consciousness" https://religionforbreakfast.eventbrite.com/Production Team:Producers: Andrew Aghapour, Andrew HenryWriters: Will GervaisConsultant Scholar: Hugh TurpinEditor: Lachlan DavisProduction Assistant: Casey A'HearnJoin our Patreon community! https://www.patreon.com/religionforbreakfastThumbnail art by @hotcyder Select imagery/video supplied by Getty Images and ReutersScholars have identified the primary reason why theists become atheists: Credibility Enhancing Displays, or CREDs for short. CREDs are behaviors that people use to demonstrate their genuine commitment to a belief, value, or principle. These displays make the beliefs seem more credible and trustworthy to others, thereby enhancing the likelihood that observers will adopt similar beliefs or practices. Basically, if your co-religionists are not "practicing what they preach," there is a higher likelihood a theist will become an atheist.This video was made possible through the support of Grant 61928 from the John Templeton Foundation managed by The Queen’s University of Belfast. The opinions expressed in this publication are those of the authors and do not necessarily reflect the views of the John Templeton Foundation or The Queen’s University of Belfast. 00:00 Is rationality a cause of atheism?4:06 The Three Other Pathways to Atheism4:51 Mentalizing6:39 Motivation / Apatheism8:29 inCREDulous Atheism Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices