Agreed, but there is some type of emotional, baseline reward that accompanies the fear. It's something more than "i am safe", it's more akin to "i am loved", "i am accepted". It's like they are a congregation, a flock. I think most of these people have never felt that before. I think they like it. The more I think about it, yes, there are masks, songs, priests, rituals, sacraments, even that "I am saved, hallelujah!" moment when they get that first jab. After that, it's addictive, the second jab and the third are dopamine rushes more than an attempt at good health.

The "Covid Congregation", that's who they are.

Sorry to keep adding, but a thought just occurred to me, and explains something I didn't understand. When Omicron hit, and all these double and triple vaxxed began to test positive, you could see their faith was shaken, you could see it and feel it. But then, a new divine mantra popped up and it was everywhere, socials, tv, MSM, print: "I am so thankful the vaccine kept me from getting sick when I got covid". Problem solved, faith restored.

I'll shut up now.