I think It's all the literature, religious books, and preaching, faith is believing in something without solid evidence. some are very intelligent people, It's just the ideology that there following.

I am also a former Baptist.

What I’d say is that not all religious people are dumb. Some of the most brilliant geniuses throughout history have been deeply religious. One was Sir Isaac Newton. Most of the founders of modern physics were religious in their own ways, and even today about half of all scientists in the US believe in God. Those smart religious people probably don’t take the Bible literally and they aren’t encumbered with dogma—they are religious in a more sophisticated way.

When I opted out of the Baptist Church I left behind those ridiculous dogmas but I retained a deep seated awareness and appreciation for the mystery and beauty of reality. For me that is religion enough. For friends and family who remain I have the utmost respect. They are following their hearts and doing what they have to do.

They really know it is all a fraud but they always think ....what if it really is true?

You answered your own question..

They've neen blinded by the light, and wrapped up like a douche.