Is materialism the only educated view of life?

Many people think "materialism" is the only sane, educated philosophy of life to hold and that those that have other views are superstitions, gullible and possibly a bit simple.  I disagree with this and believe those who think this way have just been brainwashed by the narrow materialistic view of life that is taught and promoted in the various institutions of the west.

I actually think the explanatory power of pure materialism is very poor and once you have had an experience that falls outside it's ability to explain you need to look for a broader, more inclusive view that does not run counter to your experience of life.