How do you decide what to believe?

Having read Dawkins, please do not underestimate the messages you get from your parents.

We believe whole heartedly in Santa Claus /Father Christmas when we are kids, we believe in religion (Dawkins calls this "child abuse" but I think he is a little strong).

I appreciate this not religious and ageneric question- but I come back -please don't underestimate what you are told from your trusting parents andthen from your trusting teachers - it's not logical but true

believe in yourself. i would say thats a definite start