RE: Happiness level after embracing atheism
February 2, 2016 at 9:18 am
(This post was last modified: February 2, 2016 at 9:20 am by robvalue.)
I'm very glad to hear you have had some positive changes
I've never been in religion, but I know exactly what you mean. I feel a kind of pity for people who have been brainwashed/conned by religion. I see them mostly as victims. It's a never ending cycle of indoctrination, or religion taking advantage of people at their most vulnerable.
And I agree, the idea that any intelligent adult can actually believe a word of it gives me a sense of amazement that never goes away. But I am also aware of a lot of human psychology which explains such behaviour well, and it's nothing to do with being stupid necessarily.
Too true; thinking this is the one and only life gives a sense of urgency to actually get on and live it. We can all do good, and even when we are gone we can leave a legacy of positive deeds and messages.
I've never been in religion, but I know exactly what you mean. I feel a kind of pity for people who have been brainwashed/conned by religion. I see them mostly as victims. It's a never ending cycle of indoctrination, or religion taking advantage of people at their most vulnerable.
And I agree, the idea that any intelligent adult can actually believe a word of it gives me a sense of amazement that never goes away. But I am also aware of a lot of human psychology which explains such behaviour well, and it's nothing to do with being stupid necessarily.
Too true; thinking this is the one and only life gives a sense of urgency to actually get on and live it. We can all do good, and even when we are gone we can leave a legacy of positive deeds and messages.
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