It's like Christians and other theists claim they are free to have their 'belief' with no evidence. The evidence that religion is a sham is there, they just refuse to accept it. So isn't it like arguing with someone that thinks the world is flat just because they have never been across the ocean to see for themselves? You are free to believe that the earth is flat and held up by a turtle, but why should you get any respect for that belief? Do you believe that Hindus have it right? I'm sure they also 'know' just as much as you do that their religion is correct. Why don't we just take the smart guys word for it like we do about EVERYTHING ELSE that we are told about science and the world instead of thinking we know better? How do you know what electricity is? Since you are unable to think for yourself and need a book to tell you, why not read non fiction books then?