Message | i think the social aspect has as much to do with if not more so than actual belief as to why so many remain involved with/in evangelical christianity, or any religion for that matter. most people are followers to whatever they percieve to be acceptable, beneficial and powerful. i honestly think it comes down to people wanting to remain conected to their cultural tradtions,their family and ancestors or be accepted by peers who for whatever reason they seek to be accepted and respected by. this even counts toward many so called atheists. many of these people especially the younger ones take on their atheism with a religious fervor that older more settled in religions lost centuries ago. and white people in general almost always want to be percieved as doing something worthwhile, something respectful to whatever peer group theyve deemed worthy, popular ... powerful in their own lil corners of the world in their day to day interactions. the few people who truly do not buy into or jump on bandwagons of beliefs or causes, or join parties, congrgations or groups no matter what they may be nor care about being accepted or respected by the plethora of societal clicks will be avoided by everyone and treated as lepers and weirdos. theyll be looked upon with suspicion. the masses will all join together in fearing and hating these outsiders. humans are social creatures though so tribes, clans, groups are natural. i can respect a true believer but not a follower. |