In truth, there is no "correct way" to argue. What convinces people says more about the audience.
For many audiences, it isn't even about reason. That's especially true online where it's just power struggles between incoherent groups.
In the specific case of atheists, they are arguing about something non-falsifiable. Those topics are natural cesspools for grifters and charlatans. It's one thing to study the topic, but quite another to give fiery speeches and sell books to people desperate to find their identity somewhere in that slop.
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In truth, there is no "correct way" to argue. What convinces people says more about the audience.
For many audiences, it isn't even about reason. That's especially true online where it's just power struggles between incoherent groups.
In the specific case of atheists, they are arguing about something non-falsifiable. Those topics are natural cesspools for grifters and charlatans. It's one thing to study the topic, but quite another to give fiery speeches and sell books to people desperate to find their identity somewhere in that slop.