Conversation so far:
What changes in beliefs did Michael Shermer have?
Michael Shermer abandoned his devout religious views, fueled by what he perceived to be the intolerance generated by the absolute morality he was taught in his religious studies.
And what religious views did Michael Sherman adopt after abandoning his devout religious views?
Michael Shermer came to conclude it is obvious that God was made in our likeness and not the reverse.“
How did people around Michael Shermer react to his new belief of it being obvious that God was made in our likeness and not the reverse?

Question: Are there any other interesting aspects about this article?
Self-contained rewrite: Are there any other interesting aspects about Michael Shermer's graduate studies and change of beliefs besides abandoning his devout religious views and concluding that it is obvious that God was made in our image and not the reverse?