So, how does one go from believing in the eternity of the spirit to considering

[Baruch]

http://vocaloid.wikia.com/wiki/Japanese_Phonetics  ... see third from bottom in chart ... it is "La etc that they can't pronounce" ;-)

http://vocaloid.wikia.com/wiki/Hatsune_Miku ... even simulated Japanese pop stars say it like their creators do ...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=egcfC7PCneQ

There are modern versions of mythology, people even go to live concerts to watch holograms.