This centuries-old Latin phrase sums up the state of humanity when it comes to religious beliefs: "Mundus vult decipi, ergo decipiatur". Translation: "The world loves to be deceived".
It is a seductive illusion to maintain that "reasoning" is compatible with religious beliefs. Example: One of the central teachings of Judaism, Islam and Christianity - from Genesis - is a talking snake that was Satan incarnate. If you believe that nonsense, you'll believe anything. And people keep coming back to the Bible and declaring its merits.