Being born again linked to brain atrophy

[Rokcet Scientist]

I thought like being "born again" is something like actually changing your religious affiliation.

No KM, FYI: "born again" does not necessarily mean the person has changed his/her religious affiliation, but that he/she "has seen the light", or "has found true faith". I.o.w. that he/she has become 'reinvigorated' and fanatical/fundamentalist about his/her religion/religious affiliation and pushes it on their surroundings at every opportunity.

Afaik know the term is used only for Xtians, as in "born again Xtians". Not for Muslims, Jews, Hindus, etc. Although those can be just as fanatical/fundie about their faiths, obviously.

"Born again" whatevers are a royal PITA and should be shot on sight.

[Cyberman]

"Born again" whatevers are a royal PITA and should be shot on sight.

I just want to say that this is probably the truest thing I've ever read on the internet. Born Agains just attract that sort of violent reaction, although I'd perhaps be more inclined to knock out a few teeth or something instead of the gunplay.

[Anomalocaris]

"Born again" whatevers are a royal PITA and should be shot on sight.

Perhaps there should be a bumper sticker that says "dying once takes care of being born twice"?

[Cinjin]

And??


... we've known christians had small brains for quite some time now.

[Doubting Thomas]

It really doesn't surprise me or shouldn't surprise anyone else who's ever dealt with fundies because their whole belief system is based on just believing things and not using critical thinking at all. I've had religious people tell me that when it comes to religion I analyze things too much, and should stop that and just believe. Yeah, when you refuse to even think logically about your own beliefs, that portion of your brain is going to shrink.