In principle I agree. In practice, I'm not so sure that it wouldn't just create a backlash because society isn't ready to have its kiddie toys taken from it. In fact I think we are living out something of a backlash against rationalism / empiricism which was gaining some purchase. This alarmed the reactionary elements of theism and now we are entering what may be a lengthy period of regression in the form of Trumpism and other expressions of white nationalism, xenophobia and anti-secularism around the world.

I think calling a spade a spade is generally a good thing but I don't know if it's sustainable unless humanity does a good deal more evolving. At the same time, evolution / development / maturation DO come from putting away childish things. I'm conflicted about how to proceed as a society. Indeed, the US is such a polarized society there may be no consensus on which TO proceed. I just hope it's not our undoing.

@mordant We must carry the Torch of Reason over the murky waters of Faith and Superstition, to a new beginning and a peaceful world.