Agreed.

This user has been deleted and all their posts removed.

The problem is the first step, whether we think a piece of evidence is good or not is another belief and thus not voluntary. — Lionino

It sounds like you're saying we make subconscious choices about evidence being good or not.

Do you think that denial can be helpful? — Scarecow

There are cases where it might be, such as if you're diagnosed with a incurable illness and have only weeks to live. Being in denial is better than being in a constant state of depression. I realize there are still healthier ways to cope, but denial might be easier for some.

Can you choose to become a cult member, or does it just sort of happen to you? — RogueAI

I imagine it happens gradually, but you are making conscious choices along the way, albeit they are naive choices strongly influenced by emotion.