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Manifestor_of_Light

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17. Very astute psychological analysis.

Reply to jmowreader (Reply #15)

Wed Nov 13, 2013, 12:08 AM

Nov 2013

I always thought 12-step groups were demeaning because of the admission of powerlessness. You've tied it to religion as well. Bravo!

People who were taught to conform are sheep. Since in the babble you can kill a disobedient child, right?? And you have to break their will.

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