Thought Spurred by Website of Unknowing

From Why Myticism Matters.

"Likewise, the shift from modernity to postmodernity has resulted in many Christians questioning the propositional, authoritarian nature of faith grounded in obedience to the church (Catholic) or the Bible (Protestant), and instead are looking for a more experiential expression of the faith, where their “obedience” is situated internally, toward a personal experience of God, Christ and/or the Holy Spirit."

I repudiate the propositional, authoritarian style of faith but I have always attended churches that affirm it. I have always thought that my fellow church goers would change. But they haven't. It is clear that a vast gulf exists between us. They keep getting more entrenched and holding on tighter. Why? It must have to do with what it is we desire to experience?