The controversy over what the holidays represent for certain individuals has been a debate for decades. In the article, Eric Weiner, discusses how he is conflicted when it comes to a subject of God, and describes how is a "None" who has no religion and how he is proud of it. Weiner uses diction, and syntax to further allow his readers to understand his disappointment in the concept of believing in God.
Weiner talks about how he thinks God is "for suckers" and that subject is only discussed in "mocking or derisive tones". He reflects his emotions through his diction. This allows the audience to understand where he stands on this subject matter, and how he may feel that the holidays are shameful because they celebrate religious beliefs. He also believes that "there is very good religion out there" because people feel obligated to feel pain or consequence when they commit a sin and God will always "smite them". These choice of words clearly represent that religion has a negative impact on people rather than a positive one.
The syntax in this article uses shorter sentences to emphasis points. Such as when Weiner explains that "None are the undecided of the religion world", here the readers can understand that the Nones attitude is just "I don't know, but let's find out". This syntax makes the article more visually appealing and comprehensive. Although this may not necessarily display Weiner's disappointment in believers, the readers can see his perspective on why religion leads him to believe so, since he does not have one himself.
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