The Non-prophets

With awful logic, Christian professor says atheism leads to more sexual assault and self-harmThe Friendly Atheist, By Hemant Mehta, on January 15, 2025https://www.friendlyatheist.com/p/with-awful-logic-christian-professor This discussion revolves around a sociological article published in the Journal of Sociology and Christianity by Professor Philli Truscott of Southern Baptist University, making unsupported claims linking the rise of religious "nones" to increases in sexual assault and suicide rates. The article's methodology was criticized for skipping the scientific rigor necessary to distinguish correlation from causation. Several issues were flagged, including the selective publication of such a study in a Christian journal, which allowed unverified claims to pass under the guise of academic credibility.The panel dissected the misuse of data and how such narratives are weaponized for right-wing agendas. Key arguments included the cherry-picking of statistics, misinterpreting graphs, and ignoring broader