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In reply to the discussion: If Religion Is Not Just a Metaphor for Superstition, [View all]Major Nikon
(36,899 posts)49. "sweeping statement"
Not to mention religion quite often tears families apart which paves the way for addiction while simultaneously turning them away from treatments which have a much better chance of improving their condition.
https://www.democraticunderground.com/?com=view_post&forum=1218&pid=307428
Do you not think I might also have anecdotal observations which support my "sweeping statement"? Or is hard evidence only required when it contradicts your own soft evidence?
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When I was a teenager, Protestant girls wore necklaces with a mustard seed in the pendant.
MineralMan
Feb 2019
#4
I'm talking about individuals...personal religious observation, not harmful
Fresh_Start
Feb 2019
#18
Religion allows people to excuse themselves from vile deeds. Remember that article
CharleyDog
Feb 2019
#28
Careful. It you keep picking at that martyrdom complex it is going to become inflamed.
Act_of_Reparation
Feb 2019
#79
You're whining about your religion being called out to the neglect of others.
Act_of_Reparation
Feb 2019
#85