But de Botton says athiests are right to disbelieve religious beliefs . But he says they make the mistake of rejecting the benefits religion brings . De Botton : Religion offers consolation , ritual , spirituality that atheists can adopt . Religions have been the most successful educational tool , he says .
Alain de Botton says athiests are right to disbelieve religious dogma . But he says they make the mistake of rejecting the benefits religion brings . De Botton : Religion offers consolation , ritual , spirituality that atheists can adopt . Religions have been the most successful educational movements , he says .