Foremost is the truth that is not easily seen today. Pure faith - untainted by today's environment - combined with a cognizant young mind could connect with God. Due to corporate religion, many dismiss faith-based environments as controlling. Untouched by the world, when Brian pulls God and His love into his heart, miraculous things happen: taking from scripture - If you have the (pure) faith the size of a mustard seed you could move mountains....
Sadly today, one who has learned over time, many cannot absorb this kind of thinking that God is pure love...