Why People Are Christians? - This Ain't The Answer!

Ask the average atheist-in-the-street this question and they will tell you it is all a desperate need to escape the prospects of damnation.
Hand on heart, I can honestly say that I've never met a Christian with such attitudes since I came to know the Lord 40 years ago.
They may have a point on the 'guilt/fear thing' with some members of the Roman Church - but even there, I believe that the point has minimal truth, and in any case, has been laboured to death.
PS. Just to take as a clue - just how much 'hellfire & damnation' preaching do you find on this Blog? - 0.001% of what is posted?