many people say 40 or older here in the u.s. were raised with a Christian or somewhat Christian up-bringing. the way left liberal shift that has happened over the last 25 years or so, with cable t.v getting pretty much household common, has left people indoctrinated with a Godless, humanist view of life. so, many people are ignorant more than outright rebellious. that is why the Gospel must be carefully presented.