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Telling someone you believe their religion is complete bollocks is gaslighting. Skepticism is analyzing your understanding of reality to find mistaken or false beliefs. This is why the second part of that definition doesn't fit. It includes perfectly healthy behavior. I have also seen this poor definition lead to negative social interactions. I see skeptics getting accused of gaslighting someone that was simply employing the socratic method more and more frequently.
Also your post makes me think of decorative floor coverings. I can't seem to figure out why 
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