An interesting question from an agnostic is, “Why older religious women seem to be so unhappy to the point of being miserably contrary?” I think we all know some people who fit this description, they claim that going to church and Bible study brings them joy but it only seems to make them bitter. The reason is quite simple, they are confused and angry. Confused because they realize their traditions and denominational doctrines conflict with the Bible and they are angry because no one will admit to the conflict, but only offer excuses. These folks refuse to give top the traditions they know bring them harm much like someone refusing to give up an unhealthy bad habit. their soul is at war with their hearts and mind, they have no peace waiting themselves. We could consider them tradition junkies, addicted to the unhealthy things thatchy think should bring them joy but in reality it slowly destroys them. Psalm 97:10, “Hate evil, O you who love the LORD! He preserves the souls of His saints; He delivers them from the hand of the wicked.”