You know what belief system has never converted people at the point of the sword? Agnosticism, that’s who! Agnosticism is inherently non-proselytizing, because the core of our belief is that we just don’t know. And how do we force conversion without a compelling message?
But maybe doubt itself could be our battle strategy. If we could get inside the heads of the opposing warriors with questions like …
- *What if the emperor really isn’t a deity?
- *What if the crusade really isn’t about saving souls so much as gaining real estate for the Pope?
- *What if beef really IS what’s for dinner?
- *What if there are only seventy-one virgins waiting for you - and the seventy-second one is that hottie you had your eye on?
… and so many other possibilities. People tend to find all of these laughable, except the one THEY believe.
We may be missing out on a great campaign - or maybe not. I just can’t be sure.
I just can’t be sure.
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