True believers are continually shown by reality that their god doesn't exist, but have developed extensive coping mechanisms to deal with this cognitive dissonance.
Mark ThomasI get called all kinds of things - an investigative comedian, a comedian activist - I've lost track of what my job title is.
Mark ThomasMost true believers, when faced with evidence that contradicts their beliefs, will hold on to those beliefs even more strongly.
Mark ThomasPeople innately have lots of solutions. It sounds like an obvious thing, but everyone thinks that they can be prime minister; everyone thinks that they can do a better job.
Mark Thomas