Before the Internet, and even before the widespread availability of public libraries, it’s understandable that people didn’t question what they were taught. Most didn’t have the luxury of comparing their teachings to alternative perspectives or verifying what their faith claimed to be true. For generations, people accepted religious teachings as unchallenged truth, not because they were inherently logical, but because they didn’t realize there were other explanations to explore. Now, fast forward to today. Information is everywhere, yet so many people remain locked in belief systems they were born into. Why? Because indoctrination works. When you are raised in a strict religious environment, questioning the rules, the doctrines, or the very nature of the belief system is  forbidden.  Faith becomes not just a choice, but an obligation enforced by fear; fear of rejection, punishment, or eternal damnation. Religious leaders, such as pastors and priests, play a crucial role i...