" Call me cynical, but I don’t think there is any “there” there. "

I provided links to three articles of data to support my primary thesis, moreover, if you do a Google search you will find overwhelming research in support of the fact that 'those who attend regular service are less criminal'.

My 'anecdotes' are there to help contextualize it for you.

So the 'there' is so obviously 'there' ... the question is, why, even when faced with actual data to people keep doubting? That's the interesting bit.

And to be clear I'm not religious nor do I attend services.