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So, why shouldn't I consider religious belief as mental illness?

Just because the majority of humans suffer from a form of the affliction?

After all, there is NO EVIDENCE IN ANY WAY, SHAPE OR FORM that supernatural humans, angels or devils exist.

How can anyone consider it mentally and emotionally beneficial to believe in imaginary beings?

Because the (religious) experts say so?

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"The Zarqawi PSYOP program is the most successful information campaign to date." ~ Gen. Mark (Killer) Kimmitt

http://www.bibliotecapleyades.net/archivos_pdf/911_newpearlharbor.pdf

http://www.cooperativeresearch.org/project.jsp?project=911_project

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2 minutes ago, Herodotus said:

reminds me of a Jim Jones sermon or two.  Now that guy was bonkers.  Btw, if you want to piss people off Shiva, and have some fun, bring back some of your Jesus v Paul threads.  Those were some battles.

I'm glad you enjoyed them.

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"The Zarqawi PSYOP program is the most successful information campaign to date." ~ Gen. Mark (Killer) Kimmitt

http://www.bibliotecapleyades.net/archivos_pdf/911_newpearlharbor.pdf

http://www.cooperativeresearch.org/project.jsp?project=911_project

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Since the beginning of the human race, we've worshipped a boatload of different doctrines.

They can't all be right but they can all be wrong.

"The Zarqawi PSYOP program is the most successful information campaign to date." ~ Gen. Mark (Killer) Kimmitt

http://www.bibliotecapleyades.net/archivos_pdf/911_newpearlharbor.pdf

http://www.cooperativeresearch.org/project.jsp?project=911_project

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31 minutes ago, RichJ said:

 People place their faith on the God of the Christian bible, you place yours on something thats wrapped in a paper or goes  in a bong.

Your lack of a spiritual guidance is the reason why you  get high because you are very empty  inside . Some people run to the bottle, you run to a different substance. 

 

Dammmnnn!  You are one judgemental, prick of misery!!!!!

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3 minutes ago, micknaboz said:

Dammmnnn!  You are one judgemental, prick of misery!!!!!

I'm sure he would have called for Barrabas too.

"The Zarqawi PSYOP program is the most successful information campaign to date." ~ Gen. Mark (Killer) Kimmitt

http://www.bibliotecapleyades.net/archivos_pdf/911_newpearlharbor.pdf

http://www.cooperativeresearch.org/project.jsp?project=911_project

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3 hours ago, shiva2999 said:

So, why shouldn't I consider religious belief as mental illness?

Just because the majority of humans suffer from a form of the affliction?

After all, there is NO EVIDENCE IN ANY WAY, SHAPE OR FORM that supernatural humans, angels or devils exist.

How can anyone consider it mentally and emotionally beneficial to believe in imaginary beings?

Because the (religious) experts say so?

What a shocker

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4 hours ago, shiva2999 said:

Since the beginning of the human race, we've worshipped a boatload of different doctrines.

They can't all be right but they can all be wrong.

It's a way to control the populace. If you don't obey God's(rules we made up) you will burn in hell and suffer for eternity!

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I'm not religious, don't go to church, parents didn't really bring us either, not till we were a little older and that was only cause my father wanted to make amends for some of the stuff he had done, not  for the right reasons.  But I did die when I was 3 years old, not for long, less than a minute, I knew nothing of god or Jesus or anything at that point, what happened to me during that time, I'll never forget and will never have me question if there's an afterlife. 

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1 minute ago, Baldat28 said:

I'm not religious, don't go to church, parents didn't really bring us either, not till we were a little older and that was only cause my father wanted to make amends for some of the stuff he had done, not  for the right reasons.  But I did die when I was 3 years old, not for long, less than a minute, I knew nothing of god or Jesus or anything at that point, what I happened to me during that time I'll never forget and will never have me question if there's an afterlife. 

Did you meet Pussy? :classic_biggrin:

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31 minutes ago, RichJ said:

Joseph Prince. Prosperity Gospel. Not my thing. 

I feel sorry for all the poor people in the audience with genuine heartache sincerely hanging on every word while he runs his schtick.

He's weirdly fascinating with the ridiculous hair and hipster clothes fit for the disco.

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http://www.bibliotecapleyades.net/archivos_pdf/911_newpearlharbor.pdf

http://www.cooperativeresearch.org/project.jsp?project=911_project

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6 hours ago, micknaboz said:

Dammmnnn!  You are one judgemental, prick of misery!!!!!

Mercifully, he has not passed along his dysfunctional DNA and retarded genes by fathering children.

That fact alone proves there is a GOD.

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53 minutes ago, RichJ said:

Joseph Prince. Prosperity Gospel. Not my thing. 

You're more of a fire and brimstone guy?

 

"The Zarqawi PSYOP program is the most successful information campaign to date." ~ Gen. Mark (Killer) Kimmitt

http://www.bibliotecapleyades.net/archivos_pdf/911_newpearlharbor.pdf

http://www.cooperativeresearch.org/project.jsp?project=911_project

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https://www.gotquestions.org/did-Jesus-ever-laugh.html

 

Did Jesus ever laugh?

There has long been a notion that Jesus never laughed. Traditionally, paintings of Jesus have tended toward melancholy portrayals of a somber, glum Savior. It is true that Jesus became our Sin-bearer (1 Peter 2:24) and that He “was despised and rejected by mankind, a man of suffering, and familiar with pain” (Isaiah 53:3). Jesus was rejected in His hometown (Mark 6:1–6), He wept at a friend’s graveside (John 11:35), and of course He experienced the cross. However, this does not mean Jesus never had a lighthearted moment or that He never had occasion to laugh.

The picture of Jesus that we find in the Gospels is one of a well-rounded, magnetic personality. He carried children in His arms—and what child wants to be around someone who never laughs (Mark 10:16)? He was accused of being too joyful on occasion (Luke 7:34). He told John’s disciples that it was not a time for mourning (Matthew 9:15).

The very fact that we humans have a sense of humor indicates that God does, too, for we are made in His image. (The existence of penguins, platypuses, and puppies also builds a strong case for God’s having a sense of humor!) Jesus, as the Son of God, shares the Father’s attributes, including a sense of humor.

As the Son of Man, Jesus shares in the full human experience. We cannot imagine life without laughter; even those in dire circumstances have known seasons of joy. Everyone laughs and appreciates good humor. To say that Jesus never expressed joy through laughter is akin to denying His full humanity.

Jesus evinced a sense of humor in His teaching. Jesus’ discussion of the “log” in one’s eye is a purposeful exaggeration—and a lighthearted one at that (Matthew 7:3–5) Also, the incongruous image of a camel going through the eye of a needle contains humor (Matthew 19:24).

Jesus encouraged joyful laughter, most famously in the Beatitudes, recorded in Matthew 5 and Luke 6. Jesus said, “Blessed are you who weep now, for you shall laugh.” Jesus spoke of rejoicing in His parables in Luke 15—the lost sheep, the lost coin, and the lost son were all found. The result in each case was great rejoicing. Even more telling is that Jesus told these stories as illustrations of the “joy before the angels of God over one sinner who repents” (Luke 15:10).

Jesus had a serious mission to accomplish in this world, but He was not one to be somber all the time. There is no verse in the Bible that says, “Jesus laughed,” but we know that He empathized with us completely and felt all of our emotions. Laughter is part of life, and Jesus truly lived.

 

"The Zarqawi PSYOP program is the most successful information campaign to date." ~ Gen. Mark (Killer) Kimmitt

http://www.bibliotecapleyades.net/archivos_pdf/911_newpearlharbor.pdf

http://www.cooperativeresearch.org/project.jsp?project=911_project

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