How strong do religious believes diminish intelligence?

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I guess this might be an interesting question, as believing in fairies, angels, monotheistic gods, santa clauses, ghosts and such is quite common.

Do you believe in Jupiter, Shiva, Jehovah or Gansesha or such?

What are your thoughts?

[Ciabhán]

As this question is asked and answered in myriad forms in threads with far wider merit, and done so without the implied insult, this thread is closed.

-Ciabhan