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I really agree, religion unlocks a lot for a lot of people. I have transcendental beliefs that have been of service. Acknowledging that, some organisations use
by Frummy 2y ago
I really agree, religion unlocks a lot for a lot of people. I have transcendental beliefs that have been of service. Acknowledging that, some organisations use others conscience against them to control them. Some make the decision selfishly, some think the ends justify the means, and some just do it without being aware of it. There’s a whole spectrum of benefit, some benefit their members a lot and I think we can safely say that most cults do not in the end benefit their members.
- Aeglaecia 2y agomost people get lost on the way to factorizing religion which explains your being downvoted ... although the devil plays many tricks it is always a choice to give up one's own soul , a good teacher doesn't expect that ...
- Frummy 2y agoYeah thanks, I tried to say I’m not criticising religion It was a literal cult I’ve read like hundreds of articles and regrets of members and experienced first hand discussions that are manipulative and withholding information and rationalising political stuff with scripture that anyone would just have to experience to get why it’s manipulative and exploitative, it won’t come across online as easily So it’s a lot of research into the brainwashing funnel of a type of cult that I was talking about and not religion at large
- Aeglaecia 2y agoit's a shame really the tool held it purpose for many years and still does even in acting the savage from brave new world ... unfortunately for souls in desperate need of hope life is not shared victory, there is only winner takes all (c.f. tool - vicarious) ... imo community and higher standards are integral to intellectual advancement regardless as to the implementation ... we are witnessing eroding of both, to the detriment of those cheering said erosion ...