I truley think that the religious right wants to hinder education. If they can get to the young people, getting and keeping them indoctrinated in religion , and down-playing the sciences, usually that child will hold on to that indoctrination. Un-fettered education is a must. What the religious right is fighting tooth and nail.

I have changed a few minds but it was not easy. Being a MENSA level hard core atheist assists in that endeavor but there are a few minds that seem almost Precambrian that will never change.

God also cares about the outcomes of sporting events. Ironically, he doesn't seem to care much when scores of young girls in Africa (for example) are kidnapped and turned into sex slaves. Oh, wait, maybe that's just fake news. Nor does he feel the need to prevent dozens of schoolchildren in America, e.g., from being massacred by a fucking right-wing, AK toting neofuckingpseudonazi. Maybe fake news, too, huh? Just ask Alex Jones, or maybe Sean Hannity.

I once had an elderly lady as a home health patient; delightful person. Her one quirk was that she TRULY BELIEVED that Jesus was deeply involved in all parts of her life. Including her bodily functions. I respect the beliefs of others, but it was hard to keep a straight face sometimes.
I agree, it’s a delusion.

I appreciate your thoughts, and description.. Feels like I’ve come to the same conclusion, limit the damage. But I’ll add, make ‘our alternative’ as mainstream as possible, thus allowing, or in some way encouraging youth to stray from the mythological fears of the past… Having lived longer every day ..I do see healthy change, if at a snail's pace