In Vietnam, I saw Judeo-Christianity influence the place, especially in Saigon as opposed to Hanoi. Vietnam is divided still between two states. The influence of America is still felt in southern Vietnam.
Safety
You're right that most people prefer security. That's why they tend to seek after slavery. Well, it can be tougher to be your own boss in life. It's easier to be told what to do. People can do better when they seek after some objectivity, morality, in the way they make choices in life. I prefer the freedoms of America.