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Originally Posted by Archaea
No, within cultures, as long as one says, "I'm Muslim, I grew up Shia," one belongs and even an observant Shia will respect that person more than, "I used to be Shia, but now I reject it."
Sociologically, and psychologically, humans have needs to belong, even if one intellectually does not belong. Thus it is a sociological and cultural relationship.
My guess most religionists are light believers, not disbelievers, or agnostic but culturally affiliated.[/QUOT
granted ,but dont you think they simply arenot willing to take the religious responsibilities while like to benefit the religion culturally ?
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No, not always. I think sometimes they are indifferent as to the religious aspects but identify with the cultural aspects and are afraid of the impact upon their community by leaving.