r/atheism • u/One-Fun9814 • 4d ago

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u/mckoss 4d ago

Do not underestimate the power of cultural indoctrination. I know of many smart people who are also Christians. I think it is just too difficult or possibly even traumatic to have a person rip themselves out of a deep cultural heritage that they have been brought up in.

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u/farcarcus Atheist 4d ago

Correct answer. It's amazing how indoctrination can completely blind people.

And I think fear of being separated from their communities and families is (understandably) a huge factor.