Drich "knows" he's right, because he was once in shit and then prayed and heard voices and his life got back on its feet, based on those voices (and lots of luck).
What he can't acknowledge is that his luck was just that, a fortunate series of events leading to a positive outcome for himself. Instead, he attributes that to some godly intervention.
I can't say that the introspection brought upon through prayer didn't play a role there... it must have.
But that's not the same as an actual god imparting wisdom or ability into Drich.
And he'll never see it that way, because he's convinced himself that it was an actual god that not only imparted that ability in him, it also made all the lucky breaks in his life happen up to his current status.
Also, being a part of a particular social group (in this case, a particular church) also helps with the so-important networking and acquisition of contacts to expand a business. And other people in that group trust you, hear you talk about what you're doing and what you need, talk about you to others who may require your services and "luck" happens.
Still, no god required, but belief in god is (for that particular group).
Many a business is conducted just outside church.
It worked for Drich... will definitely work for many other people. It doesn't make any god any more real. But it sure helps to think it is real.
What he can't acknowledge is that his luck was just that, a fortunate series of events leading to a positive outcome for himself. Instead, he attributes that to some godly intervention.
I can't say that the introspection brought upon through prayer didn't play a role there... it must have.
But that's not the same as an actual god imparting wisdom or ability into Drich.
And he'll never see it that way, because he's convinced himself that it was an actual god that not only imparted that ability in him, it also made all the lucky breaks in his life happen up to his current status.
Also, being a part of a particular social group (in this case, a particular church) also helps with the so-important networking and acquisition of contacts to expand a business. And other people in that group trust you, hear you talk about what you're doing and what you need, talk about you to others who may require your services and "luck" happens.
Still, no god required, but belief in god is (for that particular group).
Many a business is conducted just outside church.
It worked for Drich... will definitely work for many other people. It doesn't make any god any more real. But it sure helps to think it is real.
