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→Propagation of religions/worldviews via art, music and culture
''See also:'' [[Atheism and apathy]]
''See also:'' [[Atheism and apathy]]
[[File:Michelangelo, The Last Judgment.jpg|thumb|left|250px|[[Michelangelo]], The Last Judgment]]
Art, music and culture is often employed as means of evangelism and/or serve as an means of introduction to a religion/worldview.
Art, music and culture is often employed as means of evangelism and/or serve as an means of introduction to a religion/worldview.
The journalist and [[ex-atheists|ex-atheist]] [[Peter Hitchens]], who is the brother of the late atheist [[Christopher Hitchens]], said upon seeing an art exhibit of [[Michelangelo]]'s painting ''The Last Judgment'' he came to the realization that he might be judged which startled him.<ref>[http://vimeo.com/10354237 Interview of Peter Hitchens] - Video at Vimeo</ref> This started a train of thought within Peter Hichens that eventually led him to become a [[Christian]].<ref>[http://vimeo.com/10354237 Interview of Peter Hitchens] - Video at Vimeo</ref>
The journalist and [[ex-atheists|ex-atheist]] [[Peter Hitchens]], who is the brother of the late atheist [[Christopher Hitchens]], said upon seeing an art exhibit of [[Michelangelo]]'s painting ''The Last Judgment'' he came to the realization that he might be judged which startled him.<ref>[http://vimeo.com/10354237 Interview of Peter Hitchens] - Video at Vimeo</ref> This started a train of thought within Peter Hichens that eventually led him to become a [[Christian]].<ref>[http://vimeo.com/10354237 Interview of Peter Hitchens] - Video at Vimeo</ref>
According Pew Research:
According Pew Research: