Oh this has little to do with religion. I'm talking about living
   vicariously through others more than anything. For example: It's
   important to look out for asteroids. Well, sure, it's important
   for someone to look out for asteroids. Are *YOU* looking out for
   asteroids? Am I? Is Maybe. Or... maybe we're living vicariously
   through the worries of those whose job it is to worry about such
   things. The military. The scientists. The people who watch for
   them as a hobby. But any of us? Why would we worry about it? Be
   aware of it? Sure. But worry? Not our job. Unless worrying is
   one of our hobbies.