(December 14, 2015 at 4:54 pm)Kingpin Wrote: A few times I have heard atheists on this site being glad they are "free" from religion or they now have "freedom". I would like to know in what sense do you feel "free" after leaving religion. I assume most felt religion was a form of enslavement to a set of rules, guidelines, etc.
And in second part, do you think freedom means you are free to do entirely as you choose? Is freedom without limits? If there are limits, then are you really free?
Just interesting thoughts of the day from my brain. Enjoy.
It probably depends on the religion. There are lots of things you could point to though. An ex-catholic could probably say they are free from guilt over trivial sins, free to enjoy sex with who they want to. Or an ex-baptist or mormon could be free to drink or enjoy pot as the feel. An ex-orthodox Jew is free to not have a stupid haircut and wear what they want.
Think of all the non-crimes that religion mentally criminalizes in people. There are almost infinite examples for infinite religions. That's probably what most people mean.
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