I don't think belief is a choice. I think it is an obligate condition that can be influenced by social pressure and information.
During discussions I have changed my mind when presented by good information. I'm not a debater, and when I go into a talk with someone it's in an effort to gain more perspective and reach mutual understanding. I'm not out to convince theists that they're wrong. I don't really care if they believe or not. But I want to understand why they believe. Likewise when I talk with those who have separate political views.
There are two types of belief. Those that can be changed with new evidence are usually not tied to ones view of their self worth or world view. If a belief is central to ones world view or self worth it won't be changed by evidence. That's why I don't try to argue with 9/11 truthers anymore.
Have I found a fellow apatheist? :-D
Well I'm only partially - I will admit I do wish for my loved ones to think rationally but I don't require them to be atheist or theist to see them as good or compatible.. character and consistency of good character mean more to me than one's dogma or the rejection of it..
Now that is something I do wish more people adopted however
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