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Aussie · Apr 29, 2008, 11:12 pm

Fine, schools brainwash.

Again, you're picking up on two points only and, i've provided examples of how Christianity encapsulates ALL of the points hightlighted, not just some. Are you stating that it doesn't? Here's the points again with examples

2) PEER GROUP PRESSURE - Suppressing doubt and resistance to new ideas by exploiting the need to belong. - the church has a long history of this (didn't finish this sentance before)

3) "LOVE BOMBING" - Creating a sense of family through physical touch, thought & feeling sharing and emotional bonding. father, son, holy spirit

5) CONFUSING DOCTRINE - Encouraging blind acceptance and rejection of logic through complex lectures on an incomprehensible doctrine. - the Bible, full of contradictions people blindly ignore (saw a fellow blogger show through mathematical equations relating to water quantity, dissipation, etc how Noahs flood could not have happened, still refused cause the book said so), also, check does the baby go to hell, bible says yes and no.

6) METACOMMUNICATION - Implanting subliminal messages by stressing certain key words or phrases in long, confusing lectures. - many many examples of these sermons, rev falliwell, nile, etc

9) UNCOMPROMISING RULES - Inducing regression and disorientation by soliciting agreement to seemingly simple rules which regulate mealtimes, bathroom breaks and use of medications. - Many examples again

12) DRESS CODES - Removing individuality by demanding conformity to the group dress code. - clergy, nuns, preists, etc

13) CHANTING OR SINGING - Eliminating non-cult ideas through group repetition of mind-narrowing chants or phrases. Our father, who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name (that one got boring real quick, it was the real monotonous tone that got me with this one)

14) CONFESSION - Encouraging the destruction of individual ego through confession of personal weaknesses and innermost feelings of doubt. - Confession time, tell us your darkest sins

15) FINANCIAL COMMITMENT - Achieving increased dependence on the group by 'burning bridges' to the past, through the donation of assets. - visit Soloman Islands sometimes and see the Church get rich as the locals get poorer

16) FINGER POINTING - Creating a false sense of righteousness by pointing to the shortcomings of the outside world. - daily

18) CONTROLLED APPROVAL - Maintaining vulnerability and confusion by alternately rewarding and punishing similar actions. - who actually gets into heaven or hell?? It would seem by religious default that no one is going anyway!

21) NO QUESTIONS - Accomplishing automatic acceptance of beliefs by discouraging questions. - this happened anytime I questioned the bible in school, I just wanted to understand?

22) GUILT - Reinforcing the need for 'salvation' by exaggerating the sins of the former lifestyles. - the cornerstone of many religions

23) FEAR - Maintaining loyalty and obedience to the group by threatening soul, life or limb for the slightest 'negative' thought, word or deed. - well there's not much that wouldn't damn us to hell given the rule book.

Apr 29, 2008, 11:12 pm	#31 (permalink) (top)
Aussie Igneous Magma Location: Canberra, Australia Posts: 694	Fine, schools brainwash. Again, you're picking up on two points only and, i've provided examples of how Christianity encapsulates ALL of the points hightlighted, not just some. Are you stating that it doesn't? Here's the points again with examples 2) PEER GROUP PRESSURE - Suppressing doubt and resistance to new ideas by exploiting the need to belong. - the church has a long history of this (didn't finish this sentance before) 3) "LOVE BOMBING" - Creating a sense of family through physical touch, thought & feeling sharing and emotional bonding. father, son, holy spirit 5) CONFUSING DOCTRINE - Encouraging blind acceptance and rejection of logic through complex lectures on an incomprehensible doctrine. - the Bible, full of contradictions people blindly ignore (saw a fellow blogger show through mathematical equations relating to water quantity, dissipation, etc how Noahs flood could not have happened, still refused cause the book said so), also, check does the baby go to hell, bible says yes and no. 6) METACOMMUNICATION - Implanting subliminal messages by stressing certain key words or phrases in long, confusing lectures. - many many examples of these sermons, rev falliwell, nile, etc 9) UNCOMPROMISING RULES - Inducing regression and disorientation by soliciting agreement to seemingly simple rules which regulate mealtimes, bathroom breaks and use of medications. - Many examples again 12) DRESS CODES - Removing individuality by demanding conformity to the group dress code. - clergy, nuns, preists, etc 13) CHANTING OR SINGING - Eliminating non-cult ideas through group repetition of mind-narrowing chants or phrases. Our father, who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name (that one got boring real quick, it was the real monotonous tone that got me with this one) 14) CONFESSION - Encouraging the destruction of individual ego through confession of personal weaknesses and innermost feelings of doubt. - Confession time, tell us your darkest sins 15) FINANCIAL COMMITMENT - Achieving increased dependence on the group by 'burning bridges' to the past, through the donation of assets. - visit Soloman Islands sometimes and see the Church get rich as the locals get poorer 16) FINGER POINTING - Creating a false sense of righteousness by pointing to the shortcomings of the outside world. - daily 18) CONTROLLED APPROVAL - Maintaining vulnerability and confusion by alternately rewarding and punishing similar actions. - who actually gets into heaven or hell?? It would seem by religious default that no one is going anyway! 21) NO QUESTIONS - Accomplishing automatic acceptance of beliefs by discouraging questions. - this happened anytime I questioned the bible in school, I just wanted to understand? 22) GUILT - Reinforcing the need for 'salvation' by exaggerating the sins of the former lifestyles. - the cornerstone of many religions 23) FEAR - Maintaining loyalty and obedience to the group by threatening soul, life or limb for the slightest 'negative' thought, word or deed. - well there's not much that wouldn't damn us to hell given the rule book. I reject your reality and insert my own!