Similar viewpoints are often expressed by individuals who were once enthusiastic churchgoers but who became disillusioned by the failure of their religion to meet their spiritual needs.
Sellist seisukohta on sageli väljendanud isikud, kes olid kunagi innukad kirikuskäijad, kuid kelle illusioonid purunesid, kui nende religioon ei suutnud nende vaimseid vajadusi rahuldada.