You, otoh, always seem to suggest that people of faith were indoctrinated, but don’t consider that you were.
It means that you didn’t see the results of people who put their faith in God, in the love of Christ, in daily lives lived out in those beliefs (as contrasted with those who merely wear the label.)
I, otoh, had two loving parents, one an atheist and one a Christian.
My Dad and I were kindred spirits, similar personalities. But my quieter mom was content in difficult circumstances that Dad couldn’t handle. Mom kept a Bible on the table by her chair and read it often when Dad wasn’t there. He didn’t like that. He would allow us to say “thanks” at mealtime, but often followed up with a joking remark.
Mom saw to it that we went to church. Dad wouldn’t drive us. We took two buses and one streetcar faithfully several times during the week for church, Sunday school, prayer meeting, youth group, choir practice, etc. Our leaders were educated not only in colleges and universities, but in seminaries. We were exposed to world leaders who visited and spoke. We participated in sports, music, Scouts, etc. as well - very full lives.
The Bible teaches in the book of James that all good things from God. I believe that. They’re not limited to church buildings, universities, families, nature, science, et al.
Later I attended both Christian and sectarian universities and was amazed at how narrow-minded sectarian schools were. I cannot imagine how it would feel to live a life without the love, gratitude, confidence and contentment that comes in life, NO MATTER THE CONSEQUENCES, with Christian faith. It’s a lifestyle and a journey and it doesn’t all come at once. Late bloomers are everywhere.
I know that is unreal to you, but it is real to me, and while I appreciate the “knowledge” that scientific discovery brings, I recognize it as discovery about God’s creation, perhaps designed for us to enjoy along with Him.
