I've never thought of it like that.
I'm a frequent practicer of self hypnosis in a meditative form, and thinking about religion being semi-hypnotic sounds really likely.
The common view of hypnosis is of a mysterious man making people act like ducks in their sleep, but really it is much more subtle.
Over years and years of suggestions, I imagine it to be very likely that people go into a trance; especially if the suggestions start at a young age, when one is very susceptible.
I'm a frequent practicer of self hypnosis in a meditative form, and thinking about religion being semi-hypnotic sounds really likely.
The common view of hypnosis is of a mysterious man making people act like ducks in their sleep, but really it is much more subtle.
Over years and years of suggestions, I imagine it to be very likely that people go into a trance; especially if the suggestions start at a young age, when one is very susceptible.
¨I contend that we are both atheists, I just believe in one fewer god than you. When you understand why you dismiss all other possible gods, you will understand why I dismiss yours.¨
