The slave-master relationship is enticing to some. The need to be infantilized also. The Catholics like to call their preachers Father. Imagine being a middle aged adult competent in every way and you want to call a 21 year old priest Father. Protestants refer to preachers as Pastor. Sheep need pastors. Bow your head , clasp your hands together as if bound by cords, and get on your knees.
God thinks it's fun to confuse primates. Larsen's God!