File under:; Theologians vs. folks in the pews; Abstract theologies are a fairly recent invention in the history of human religion, and they tend not to govern religious behavior. Most people prefer the tangible familiarity of a PERSON who watches over them and answers their prayers. Valerie Tarico; The Christian Delusion: Why Faith Fails (2010), John W. Loftus, editor; Cure-for-Christianity Knockout Quote No. 313; www.tentoughproblems.com