Based on your list I would be a fundy, but I'm not as my "religious views" profile field yields. I think it's the psychology of the individual, and I'm (funnily enough) been theorizing the variables of causation for religiosity. So far my hypothesis is correct from what I've observed, and if it turns out to be nearly flawless after a while then I'll probably post it.
As for me, I have an extremely religious family, history of it in my family, my environment is religious, I live in the bible belt, etc. etc. I could go on. I figured it all out and dropped it right then and there. It wasn't a big deal for me to drop it. And yes, in those days I tried so hard to keep a strong faith. My little brother dropped it as well rather contently.
Hell, MBTI may even contribute to this. All of the people that I've met (who grow up in the same nut environment) who are atheistic are also Intuitives. The ability to build connections and see the big picture means a lot. I've met intelligent people who try to rationalize their religion by twisting facts to suit theories, and they often focus on little things by obliviously postulating vague notions & ideas without evidence. Fear is also a factor, and you can tell with debating these types of cowardly people. Since the concept of hell never escapes their conscience, they will shut their eyes and plug up their ears when even just a strand of truth comes their way (like the "it's just a theory" jerkoffs, so is gravity -__-). The same goes for those who avidly believe god is working in their lives, despite the person next door who's devoutly Christian grandmother is suffering of Lou Gehrig disease.
As for me, I have an extremely religious family, history of it in my family, my environment is religious, I live in the bible belt, etc. etc. I could go on. I figured it all out and dropped it right then and there. It wasn't a big deal for me to drop it. And yes, in those days I tried so hard to keep a strong faith. My little brother dropped it as well rather contently.
Hell, MBTI may even contribute to this. All of the people that I've met (who grow up in the same nut environment) who are atheistic are also Intuitives. The ability to build connections and see the big picture means a lot. I've met intelligent people who try to rationalize their religion by twisting facts to suit theories, and they often focus on little things by obliviously postulating vague notions & ideas without evidence. Fear is also a factor, and you can tell with debating these types of cowardly people. Since the concept of hell never escapes their conscience, they will shut their eyes and plug up their ears when even just a strand of truth comes their way (like the "it's just a theory" jerkoffs, so is gravity -__-). The same goes for those who avidly believe god is working in their lives, despite the person next door who's devoutly Christian grandmother is suffering of Lou Gehrig disease.
