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I don't know how you can significantly expand their world without taking away what attracted them to their faith, which is likely the simplicity and safety of having everything explained for them. Perhaps you could introduce simple, easy to digest, practical ideas that are unlikely to challenge their doctrine? If an idea has practical application and obvious worth to them, then they are more likely to retain it. I have to say your patience is incredible, to process all their beliefs as you do. This is like the cold war with teddy bears. You must really care about your neighbours.
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