I doubt we will ever understand their mentality, count that as a very good thing!!
It is purely the effect of psychological manipulation and brainwashing, propaganda works and they have studied this for years, covertly I might add even at places like McGill, MIT etc., they know that a large portion of the populace is susceptible to programming under the right circumstances.
You know I have been watching that pastor you used to post, while I do not always agree with his take he really makes a good point of DT being like a groomer. Renee Good is exceptional in conversation with him in case you have not seen his latest videos.