"In order for organised religion to flourish it is required that all infants below the age of consent have their brains polluted,"
It is not that simple. Children raised in a moderate religion will tend to treat it like other childhood myths as they grow up. It is a good vaccination against becoming zealously religious in later life.
Like many of our Pagan traditions it helps to express our feelings about the bounties and vicissitudes of life. Most people learn not to take it seriously. It is primarily theatre - as Augustus Pugin recognised when he applied his theatrical design talents to the moribund English churches.
Those who are seriously indoctrinated have their religion as a major part of their identity. To give it up, or even to question it, risks both social ostracism and deep mental scars of rebellion.
Biting the hand that feeds IT
