Quitting (Religion) Has Never Been Easier

The cost-benefit ratio of religion is changing rapidly.

Quitting religion isn’t as hard as it used to be and the benefits have never been better. Just as pills and patches helped free nicotine’s slaves, recent advances may help free minds from faith. The perceived need for religion, as for nicotine, evaporates after a period of cessation.

Reason, even when being suppressed in action by addiction or fear, tel…