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David Heleniak

David Heleniak is a full-time attorney and part-time student. In 2004 he received his MA in Theological and Religious Studies from Drew University. He lives in New Jersey with his wife Donna and their dog Daisy.

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Pyrophobia and the Puritan Premise —( David Heleniak )

Pyrophobia, people's fear that they will go to hell if they do not believe propositions x, y and z, is a significant barrier to the use of reason that arose in European/American history. It was pervasive in Puritan times and it is pervasive today. No one wants a one-way ticket to hell, of course, but pyrophobia can nevertheless be overcome.

Published: 2/9/2007