Theism is literally childish

[John V]

And other things like bad relationships and divorce, alcohol and drug abuse, porn and masturbation instead of real relationships, etc.

Also, I don't subscribe to the notion that mental illness is always random. I've suffered from depression, and it was likely caused by poor life choices I made.


Into a counter example to someone who says that religion stunts mental growth.

I suffer from depression too so?

Do you assign your malady to the Satan Muslims claim screwing with your neurons causing your depression? No? GREAT, neither do I. 

I don't see any cosmic battle between a super hero vs a super villain causing my depression. I simply see that as a natural event due to genes and environmental input.

I also don't assign my depression to Lex Luther or Darth Vader either. But please don't sit there and try to claim only theists know what it is like to go through hard things.

Did you even read the post? It answered your question. When I did things generally considered to be sinful, I ended up depressed. When I changed from those behaviors, the depression cleared up. When I see myself slipping into certain behaviors, I can now see depression returning, and I change the behavior.

I agree that mental illness is a result of genes and environmental input. I'm simply noting that my own choices play a big role in my environment. That should be common sense. 

While there are instances of mental illness which are purely or mostly due to genetics or environmental effects completely outside one's control, personal choices frequently play a significant role.

Consider OP - she says that when an adult converts to religion (i.e. a change in environment resulting from a personal choice), their mental faculties decline. And she says they deserve contempt for making that choice.

That gets kudos. When I hold up a mirror, I'm the bad guy.