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Soler, I think you and Maher are missing a key point regarding faith: It is not a matter of brain power. It has nothing to do with intelligence. It is a matter of revelation. The playing field is completely level in that regard. There are people of faith who are stunningly brilliant, and people of faith who are complete numbskulls.
I will agree that many people of faith are arrogant, because some of them actually believe they are better than non-believers. But they have missed the point. All have sinned. All have fallen short. No one is special, and no one is deserving of special treatment. That's the cool thing about grace, it's not a merit award.
Finally, do not confuse skepticism with intellect or humility. Lacking belief in the intanglible doesn't make anyone smart or humble, anymore than belief in the intangible makes someone stupid or arrogant.