[Gene Eric]

A silly proposition since it only takes one “believer” with a higher IQ to prove the fallacy. But whatever, it’s an essential attribute for the atheist to declare intellectual supremacy.

[eastforker]

Here is a tricky question.Would anyone believe in God if going to heaven was not in the equasion? If there is no heaven or hell, what would it matter? When some one can actually tell me where either one of these places exist I might change my mind.

[Vanders9]

No the argument is that non-believers on average have a higher IQ than believers, and that doesnt preclude the existence of very bright believers and extremely stupid atheists. You could equally argue that the counter contention that believers lead healthier happier lives was a fallacy by finding one hyper happy highly moral atheist. Group averages dont affect individuals.

I agree totally with your second statement. It is essential for atheists to sieze the intellectual high ground. I dont mind them making themselves out to be smart. I just object to them doing it by pushing everyone else down.