Since I don't watch or listen to "the preachers, televangelists, and Christian radio commentators" they are not who I refe to when I think of the 'end times', the 'rapture', the 'antichrist' and the like. What I grew up with, along with the devout people I know, is of a much smaller, less flashy sort.

And they do believe it. They will continue to believe it. Any and every attempt to 'educate' them out of it is taken as evidence of evil forces, and of the blind stubbornness of those who espouse a different view. We don't understand them, but they certainly do not understand us, either.

Furthermore, at least some of these people distrust the flashy, glitzy halls and polished performances that are found on televisions.

The US, for whatever reason, is much more overtly religious than the UK or Europe. Religious belief is not derided, by and large, in this country, even outside the bible belt. Inside the Bible Belt, of course, not only do they not deride it but going to a physical church is expected; even musicians and other performers are comfortable giving it lip service. Bubba loves God.