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Below are signs of [[cognitive dissonance]] in an atheist engaged in a discussion/argument:  

Below are signs of [[cognitive dissonance]] in an atheist engaged in a discussion/argument:  

*The person is unwilling to concede obvious factual points and arguments

*The atheist is unwilling to concede obvious factual points and arguments in favor of [[theism]].

*The individual mischaracterizes the points/position of the other party - often in a dishonest way

*The atheist mischaracterizes the points/position of a theist - often in a dishonest way

*The person myopically focuses on one variable/aspect of a matter rather than looking at the whole issue. See also: [[Fallacy of exclusion]]

*The atheist myopically focuses on one variable/aspect of a matter rather than looking at the whole issue. See also: [[Fallacy of exclusion]]

*The individual engages in "mind reading" and baselessly attributes bad intentions in the other party  

*The atheist engages in "mind reading" and baselessly attributes bad intentions in the other party  

*The person becomes angry - even when not provoked.

*The atheist becomes angry - even when not provoked. See also: [[Atheism and anger]]

*Rather than focus on the matter at hand, the person engages in personal attacks. See also: [[Ad hominem]]

*Rather than focus on the matter at hand, the person engages in personal attacks and other abusive behavior. See also: [[Ad hominem]] and [[Atheism and mockery]]

==== Overcoming cognitive dissonance in an evolutionist who has shut down rational thinking ====

==== Overcoming cognitive dissonance in an evolutionist who has shut down rational thinking ====