Dyamn, I have always perceived myself to be an intelligent person, capable of arrive at decisions with an objective point of view. I have a MIND that can think for myself, can make decisions for myself and no matter what, unless I am NOT convinced of the logic that dictates a principle that I have chosen to follow, NOTHING can sway me very easliy. 33% of the world population today are christians. 13.4 percent are hindus, 19.6 are muslims and the rest is a medly of other faiths. Going by your definition, if I agree 33% of the christians are brainwashed...don't you think the 13.4 hindus and the 19.6 muslims who have strong faith in their beliefs are also brain washed. They too are as convinced of their faith as any other christian maybe. I don't think ANY religion is abour "Brainwashing". Its about FAITH--you go by what you believe in. Do what sails YOUR boat. No person netiher institution can brainwash anyone and I for SURE don't and have never consider myself brainwashed.