As for religious beliefs, they do believe those, I think. But not genuinely as in they're followers of Christ. They believe them in that they're merely a rationale to allow themselves to believe the facade that they're decent people.
#2 | Posted by jpw
Religion is about power and control. Evidence is everywhere.
Just came to say thoughts and prayers. He was okay with people dying to preserve 2A as the far right sees it so I am sure he is good with this ending. RIH.