>>>True to some extent - except these old white men you speak of brainwash people to the point where they can (and do) tell people what to do...
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>And you know this how?

Because I'm not an idiot. Surely you don't think that none of these followers have been brainwashed (often from birth).

>>> - which might also explain that 98%.
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>The 98% is an own-goal, since brainwashed people don't make up their own minds contrary to the brainwashers 98% of the time and still stick around.

..but 98% of those 98% probably still think they are committing a sin - but if they go to church and confess to the priest (or donate money) they will be forgiven - hence brainwashed.

>This thread is a prime example of people coming up with prejudices for no other reason than that they sound consistent as long as you don't look at them too hard.

No prejudice here - I think people are free to believe what they want no matter how ridiculous I think it is.