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cleanhippie

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13. Do you really not see religion as mental slavery?

Reply to rug (Reply #11)

Tue Jun 5, 2012, 01:42 PM

Jun 2012

Yes, using the term "slavery" is a bit hyperbolic, but the point is clear; religion binds the mind to the doctrine and dogma of the religion, no?

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Trapped By Religion [View all] cleanhippie Jun 2012 OP

Hrafnkell Haraldsson? rug Jun 2012 #1

Did you have a point? cleanhippie Jun 2012 #2

Strikes me as an odd source for you. rug Jun 2012 #3

So no comments about the actual article then? cleanhippie Jun 2012 #4

I see his point but it's exaggerrated. rug Jun 2012 #5

... madmom Jun 2012 #6

Mentally enslaved is an exaggeration. rug Jun 2012 #7

Mentally enslaved is an exaggeration. AlbertCat Jun 2012 #9

I see. You believe anyone holding a belief in the supernatural is a mental slave. rug Jun 2012 #12

No more exaggerated than say a resurrection, or the eucharist cleanhippie Jun 2012 #10

Different things entirely. rug Jun 2012 #11

Do you really not see religion as mental slavery? cleanhippie Jun 2012 #13

Of course not. Do you? rug Jun 2012 #14

Yes, I do. cleanhippie Jun 2012 #15

Here is an example... cleanhippie Jun 2012 #16

It would be a species of mental slavery if no choice was involved. rug Jun 2012 #17

Well then what is it? Help me understand. cleanhippie Jun 2012 #18

In the case of the Amish, there's more than just belief, it's a whole way of life. rug Jun 2012 #19

Maybe that is why I have such a difficult time understanding it. cleanhippie Jun 2012 #20

That's a thoughtful answer. rug Jun 2012 #21

Indeed. cleanhippie Jun 2012 #22

Sounds like a good trip. rug Jun 2012 #23

This message was self-deleted by its author cbayer Jun 2012 #8

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