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Disclaimer: The following is not advocating for atheism.

As with so many things in life (IRL), faith is a creative force. If you believe, you can receive, or as Mr. Spock (Star Trek: TOS) said, “If you believe it’s impossible, •for you•, this is true.” (emphasis mine)

Understanding that being religious can hinder this process is an important step.