We have discussed religion ad nauseum here....

And it seems the only answer that stood out was that if someone believes or does not believe then any discussion, validation or attempt to prove otherwise only polarizes people towards the views they already hold (Thanks VVB for that insight, it truely was the only gem in all of this)

So the next question obviously is, how on earth do people ever change from believing to not-believing... or from not-believing to believing... or from one religion to another if any analysis or validation of ones beliefs (or lack there of) simply polarizes people to what they already believe?

What is the telling factor that changes your mind? What is the proof that causes your swing?