I’d say it’s more accurate to say the abuse of religion/abusive religion uses the abuse of anxiety. Yes, abusive religious organizations exist, and they all use anxiety about some cosmic punishment to excuse and enforce their abuse. I absolutely agree with you on their existence and how terrible they are.
I don’t think that’s universal and inherent to religion. There are religious groups that are simply good sources of community with either no focus on any cosmic punishment, or that don’t agree that any “cosmic punishment” exists.
There are religious groups that are simply good sources of community
Which is an important factor for social animals like us humans. This also underlines that there is a lack of alternatives for people who seek community, social support, etc… Thereby inviting more people to become indoctrinated.
Oh, I meant the part where the community is supportive and a positive force for good. But yeah, once it’s coopted, it can still last a long time. Just not in a positive way.
I’d say it’s more accurate to say the abuse of religion/abusive religion uses the abuse of anxiety. Yes, abusive religious organizations exist, and they all use anxiety about some cosmic punishment to excuse and enforce their abuse. I absolutely agree with you on their existence and how terrible they are.
I don’t think that’s universal and inherent to religion. There are religious groups that are simply good sources of community with either no focus on any cosmic punishment, or that don’t agree that any “cosmic punishment” exists.
Which is an important factor for social animals like us humans. This also underlines that there is a lack of alternatives for people who seek community, social support, etc… Thereby inviting more people to become indoctrinated.
Houses built on sand.
A community built on lying to the gullible and anxious can never last long. It inevitably gets taken over by abusers because it’s an easy target.
There is multiple thousand year+ lineages of morons worshiping gods that they are willing to die for. Its a pretty solid system of control.
Oh, I meant the part where the community is supportive and a positive force for good. But yeah, once it’s coopted, it can still last a long time. Just not in a positive way.