Wylie. I THINK you need a reason to believe.
Without a reason to suspend logic, there are illogical events represented as fact.
For example. The Immaculate conception.
To believe that REQUIRES a reason to suspend your logical understanding.
Thus, is why,the phrase religion is the opiate of the masses has relevance.
Blind Faith is difficult for thinking humans.
Easier for those with less critical reasoning.
That's why the evangelicals vote for Trump/Republicans even though they vote for evil incarnate as they cast their ballot.
It's termed ignorance IMO.