I think those words may have gotten a bit tangled in that post.
Nevertheless, IN-GROUP social and psychological pressures are a sufficient explanation.
Self-righteousness is another.
Having a SYSTEM of rituals and rules one can feel some level of HUMAN !!!!CONTROL!!!! over is another.
There’s a long list of others.
I don’t plan to list them.
The Lord can illuminate those seriously interested in the truth.
“Nevertheless, IN-GROUP social and psychological pressures are a sufficient explanation.”
What social and psychological pressures? The fact that you get kicked out if you worship Mary? Why would you let that stop you if you worshipped Mary?
Freegards