Why do people believe religious texts?

[Disinter]

I questioned them. Even though I was raised in the most religious environment and area possible, I emerged 100% atheistic with no doubts. As someone who lives in the bible belt where lynching is common, you have to understand that brainwashing is so damn extreme it nearly makes one sick. Children are commonly scared shitless into christianity, and they're taught to hate homosexuals and atheists no matter how kind they are. It's terrible, but if I say or do anything I'll probably be killed....or at least shunned from my family.