I've always thought the mob boss was a better comparison than an abusive spouse, but I guess they both have accurate points of comparison.
I've always liked the "Kissing Hank's Ass" analogy.
I've always liked the "Kissing Hank's Ass" analogy.
You'd believe if you just opened your heart" is a terrible argument for religion. It's basically saying, "If you bias yourself enough, you can convince yourself that this is true." If religion were true, people wouldn't need faith to believe it -- it would be supported by good evidence.