| It's believed by many that the practice of religion is | | | | of people who are becoming "religious". |
| nothing more than a psychological crutch for most | | | | The majority of those who suddenly turn to religion as |
| people, indicating a weakness in those individuals. The | | | | though it were a crutch, are found predominantly in the |
| conclusion is, by no means, without justification | | | | Western hemisphere where life is so very different |
| considering that a significant number of people do | | | | from that of other regions of the world. In many |
| appear to find religion only in times of trouble, after | | | | nations of Asia and North Africa, and in a few |
| incarceration and once they're past their youth. It's also | | | | countries of East Europe, it could hardly be concluded |
| reasonable to deduce that religion perhaps provides an | | | | that to turn to religion is to turn to a crutch-- especially |
| escape during turbulent times. One may justifiably view | | | | if that religion is Christianity. |
| that the taking up of a religion while one is incarcerated | | | | The ministries of the Voice of The Martyrs, and also |
| only seeks to prove positive change that may or may | | | | that of In Jesus' Name Ministries, two reputable |
| not have actually ocured. Likewise, it may be that | | | | organizations, report on the atrocities committed |
| becoming religious late in life may serve to fill in where | | | | against Evangelical Christians. Most of these followers |
| the common sins of youth can no longer be | | | | of Christ have backgrounds in the practice of Islam, |
| committed. | | | | Buddhism, Hinduism, and Atheism. It can easily be |
| Nevertheless, far too many people are reaching such | | | | declared that the majority of such people would be so |
| a conclusion without knowledge and/or consideration | | | | much better off rejecting Christ rather than receiving |
| of the facts surrounding other very numerous groups | | | | him as Savior. |