I’m not sure the Mrs Merton show would have been so successful, if it was a theological debate between the host and a nun. One of the reasons why people get annoyed by bpg’s posts, is the absolute certainty in his belief. The absolute certainty that has been responsible for many atrocities. “Why do you believe Jesus Christ is the only way to Heaven?” would be a reasonable question, leading to a very similar answer. A little uncertainty in one’s belief, whether it’s theist or atheist, can help.
