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As a religious person, I wouldn't personally teach the fear business that you describe. Choices matter, and I believe He has provided us consequences, as well

by lcall 7y ago

As a religious person, I wouldn't personally teach the fear business that you describe. Choices matter, and I believe He has provided us consequences, as well as opportunity for complete forgiveness and tremendous opportunity for learning and growth, with family ties and other benefits that can go beyond the grave. Details at http://lukecall.net/e-9223372036854587400.html http://lukecall.net/e-9223372036854587400.html (a simple site). (Maybe I should have made my other related comment, which is elsewhere on the page, as a reply to yours instead. In case it is of interest.)

ASalazarMX 7y ago
It's not that fear is purposefully taught. Your first indoctrinators are your parents, and they love you, they hardly would harm you. It's just that indoctrination starts even before your identity and common sense develop. You grow up thinking crime thought and the thought police are real, and that really messes with your sense of security. I suppose different kids internalize that in different ways. For me, it was crazy believing I was being watched and judged all the time. Yes, there is good that happens for religious reasons, but the bad that usually comes along is an expensive price to pay in exchange. People can do good in this world without supernatural incentives.
- lcall 7y ago
  Regardless of what humans do, the question is: is God real? I have learned for myself, and now know. Anyone can if they choose to read the Book of Mormon and put it to the test: God makes a clear promise in it (in the last chapter). That gives me great help in life to deal with things and do better. (Commandments are not intended as any excuse to quickly punish us, but are like guardrails on the highway, but He never forces our minds: we can choose, which allows us to learn and grow. I have seen that, across generations.) (Edit: I am also sure I didn't make it up in my mind. Details at http://lukecall.net http://lukecall.net .)

by lcall 7y ago

ASalazarMX 7y ago

It's not that fear is purposefully taught. Your first indoctrinators are your parents, and they love you, they hardly would harm you. It's just that indoctrination starts even before your identity and common sense develop. You grow up thinking crime thought and the thought police are real, and that really messes with your sense of security. I suppose different kids internalize that in different ways. For me, it was crazy believing I was being watched and judged all the time. Yes, there is good that happens for religious reasons, but the bad that usually comes along is an expensive price to pay in exchange. People can do good in this world without supernatural incentives.

lcall 7y ago
Regardless of what humans do, the question is: is God real? I have learned for myself, and now know. Anyone can if they choose to read the Book of Mormon and put it to the test: God makes a clear promise in it (in the last chapter). That gives me great help in life to deal with things and do better. (Commandments are not intended as any excuse to quickly punish us, but are like guardrails on the highway, but He never forces our minds: we can choose, which allows us to learn and grow. I have seen that, across generations.) (Edit: I am also sure I didn't make it up in my mind. Details at http://lukecall.net http://lukecall.net .)