What influenced Shermer to stop believing in God?
A science experiment
A traumatic accident
A philosophical book
A television show
Answer
At age 12, Shermer was in a car accident that killed his mother and seriously injured his father. The accident shook his faith and he began to question whether there was a God. He read books by authors such as Carl Sagan and Richard Dawkins, which furthered his skepticism. As an adult, Shermer became a leading voice in the skeptical movement.
Unraveling the Mind of Michael Shermer: A Fascinating Journey into Science and Skepticism
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