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Post by margybargy on Mar 17, 2010 5:41:08 GMT -5
Somewhat off topic, the slogan do hard things causes me to giggle. It has such obvious sexual connotations that I wonder why the Harris brothers are using it for their movement. Back on topic Due to what I think was borderline personality disorder, my mother was abusive. Like the writer of this article, I learned to control my own emotions. Because my mother's emotions could be harmful to us kids, I had to concentrate on keeping her calm. So, I rarely acknowledge my own feelings. For years, I didn't understand why some people had a need to cry. Unless I was angry, I simply did not cry. It is surprising how similar some of these stories are to my own upbringing and yet my mother wasn't a religious fanatic, she just had a mental disorder. I think that is what bothers me so much about these stories. The almost exact harm that was done to me during my childhood is being done against other children, not because their parents are crazy but because of religion. Maybe religion is just a societal version of borderline personality disorder? (only half kidding) I'm inclined to agree (only 1/4 kidding). To be more precise about it, religion has some very unhealthy aspects to it that people are reluctant to acknowledge and address because religion is a "sacred cow". I see religion a little like I see alchohol. It's fine if used in moderation, but disastrous if abused.
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Post by usotsuki on Mar 17, 2010 5:51:35 GMT -5
"Some sacred cows need to be gored"
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Post by musicmom on Mar 17, 2010 8:59:51 GMT -5
Maybe religion is just a societal version of borderline personality disorder? (only half kidding) I'm inclined to agree (only 1/4 kidding). To be more precise about it, religion has some very unhealthy aspects to it that people are reluctant to acknowledge and address because religion is a "sacred cow". I see religion a little like I see alchohol. It's fine if used in moderation, but disastrous if abused. Margy, LOL - I love how you refer to religion as something to be "used" . Have you ever heard of the book, "Toxic Faith - When God Becomes a Drug"? It's very good and was the start of my religious recovery almost 8 years ago (wow!). However, acknowledging and depending on a spiritual force is absolutely something which is a priority in my life, and I would hate to throw the baby out with the bathwater - which actually I have done at times in my life.
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Post by margybargy on Mar 17, 2010 9:52:44 GMT -5
Margy, LOL - I love how you refer to religion as something to be "used" . Have you ever heard of the book, "Toxic Faith - When God Becomes a Drug"? It's very good and was the start of my religious recovery almost 8 years ago (wow!). That book has been mentioned on here before. I'm going to have to check it out. However, acknowledging and depending on a spiritual force is absolutely something which is a priority in my life, and I would hate to throw the baby out with the bathwater - which actually I have done at times in my life. I don't think spirituality or religion should be thrown out altogether. Heck, that wouldn't happen even if I wanted it to. But when religion hurts people, it takes too long for our society to recognize it and react.
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