[Iscool]

I think it has to do with monumental fear being instilled in them. They are not assured of their salvation, they cannot go directly to the throne of God and pray so they have a huge song and dance with Mary, dead people, and angels. They have a big list of MUSTS they must do....and on and on and on.

I tend to agree with you...Anyone but God...

[jodyel]

This speaks to the fear aspect as well, Iscool.

http://www.frontlinemin.org/rcc.asp

Recognize the Psychological Dependence on the RCC

Challenge a RC on his personal responsibility for the truthfulness of what he puts his faith in, you might get this response: “That’s the Church’s responsibility. If the priest taught me wrong, he’ll go to hell, not me.” From the sacrament of baptism at birth to the sacrament of last rites at death, the RC is dependent upon the priest.

This may be why so many RCs don’t believe many of the doctrines of the RCC, yet are unwilling to look elsewhere for spiritual answers—there is a psychological bondage to the system. They might reason thus: “If this huge world-wide Church of one billion with the Pope and centuries of tradition and teaching cannot solve my spiritual problems, then there is no solution anywhere else.” This thinking produces fear and increases their dependence on the system.