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[davebean]

"A special importance attaches to the case in which this attempt to procure a certainty of happiness and a protection against suffering through a delusional remoulding of reality is made by a considerable number of people in common. The religions of mankind must be classed among the mass-delusions...Religion restricts this play of choice and

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[prelapsarianme]

Who wrote that?
I have to say, I agree entirely. I also think that people tend to use their religion as a scapegoat.
-Keiko

[davebean]

that was good old Freud. You should read some more of his stuff. He really hits the nail on the head.

[prelapsarianme]

I'm actually surprised. I tend to disagree with a great deal of his theories.
Although, there are occasions when I see his point of view.
I'm more of a Carl Jung person.
-Keiko

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[lindseyladelle]

i miss you too dave...take whatever you want. i hope all is well.