How do you, Greg, distinguish between "ignorant, deluded idiots" and average people who just have a deep, emotional commitment to a church and its doctrines? Do you simply define anyone who doesn't 'see' the reason & logic the same way as you & I as 'idiot's?
   I have known quite intelligent people I considered to be "ignorant & deluded" but who had been deluded & rendered ignorant by very clever means. It can be very awkward to back out of some 'delusions', especially when one's entire life has been permeated by the situation.

Remember Jonestown?