I’d bet money on it.
Yeah, I’m thinking of the passage where God sent two bears to maul 42 children. (2 kings 2:24) This was because they had mocked the prophet Elijah for his bald head. Good thing too. Nothing worse in life than being mocked for having a bald head! ![]()
Back to the topic; I remember reading that Billy Graham lost his faith towards the end of his life. Also that disgusting old hag, saint Teresa of Calcutta . However, that there are some odious human beings at all levels of the church does not suggest that any of them are atheists. Religious faith is about belief, not behaviour.
I think It’s actually a personal advantage that the most vile miscreant has his faith to protect his ego and help him rationalise his behaviour (as in being forgiven)
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This YouTube clip from “Yes Minister” addresses the question nicely.