Why people are religious

[abaris]

Indoctrination is a big factor.

I wouldn't say that. Unless our definitions of indoctrination are entirely different. I never was exposed to doctrinary religion. My parents did in no way enforce religion or tried to steer me in it's way.

But when I finally lost the last shred of faith, in the summer of 1990, I was sad. Sad for all the confidence and trust I lost. Sad, and insecure, because I knew, I could only burden myself with everything.

So, I can relate with all religious people. Not the radicals, since they make me even sadder for throwing their lives away. But with every person believing in some kind of benevolent force.