Hypothesis: faith, is a sub-set version of Self-Deception...

[NeoGreen]

69. Pendrench...

...Thanks for your reply, I will do my best to address your comments and questions.

When would it be appropriate for someone who is non-faithful to "expose and discuss the roots of the deception" with someone who identifies as a person of faith?

My post above does not suggest that those without 'faith' should engage, but is focused on if and when they do engage.

In other words, do you see this sort of engagement initiated as a reaction to people of faith who overstep their bounds or should this engagement be a proactive step by non-faithful individuals to try to help cure the faithful of this disease?

First, the hypothesis uses an analogy to express the main point and is a priori on shaky ground, as with most analogies, when the details are discussed. That being said, I don't think there is a cure, in the medical sense, I merely wish to provide a possible means for those who are without 'faith' to frame their dialog/approach in discussion with those who claim 'faith'.

The only way out of the 'faith' trap, that is to defeat the virus so to speak, is for the individual to escape on their own.