Good works and right relationships with mankind are manifestations of the Holy Spirit within us, the third persona of the Holy Trinity. Piety and religiosity have value only when coupled with deeds of Christian living. The Christian witness is another paradox. We become strong in the faith as we surrender ourselves to the ideals of service and self-sacrifice for the benefit of our families, our neighbors, the community, the Church, and all humanity. The material world of people have very specific needs for food, clothing, shelter, warmth from the cold of winter, and protection from the summer's heat.
People have emotional needs for love, caring, and human companionship.
Mankind does not exist in an emotional vacuum. In the world of the theater, the world of entertainment, it is possible to create models of people who are generally whole, healthy, young, and attractive. The heroes, when they fall, arise and live to perform another day. It is easy to relate to heroes and reject the marginal characters. But in real life, we all become marginalized in one way or another through the vicissitudes of life, living, and aging.