If you look at it from a religious perspective. In a nutshell, it sounds like a modern-day video game with Avatars.
As they believe a God cares about them and directs their life. And interferes in the affairs of man. Thing is you won't know for sure till you die. But one of the easiest ways to create a useful idiot. Is to convert them to your religion. Then you use them as you will. All in the name of some God. Giving up this life. For a promised afterlife.
Keep it simple. The meaning of Life?
Give Life Meaning!