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It doesn’t provide any satisfying answers based on reason. Rather, it prescribes beliefs that require faith. This is especially damaging to children's critical thinking abilities. As for adults, they are pulled in because their vulnerabilities are exploited. Even if the original teaching was about enlightenment, chances are Christianity does more damage than it does to enlighten.

@gettoefl So you're saying that without external conflict we would settle into a meditative state on our own? I'm with you on that. But my question is whether the actual practice of meditation and going through the motions is actually necessary to reach that state. I would argue that it's just a learned practice, ultimately unnecessary and therefore a distraction.

@Leo Gura Would you also say that there are things about consciousness that others understand but you do not? I'm genuinely interested, not trying to challenge your position.

@gettoefl You just doubled down with more cryptic sentences. What does any of this have to do with what I asked? Would someone actually start going through the same mental and physical mechanics we associate with meditation, without an outside source teaching them how it works?

If there is a way for Christianity to exist in a more conscious state, it would require a complete transformation. At that point, would it even still be Christianity? It would have to actively work on undoing the harm it has caused. But the reality is that the people doing the real work of putting an end to its abuse are the ones who leave Christianity behind. Why do you think this is?

@gettoefl Are you saying rumination is about making money? Either way, your reply is all over the place, I don't get what this has to do with my question.

Jesus Christ

I wonder, if you were the only person on earth and had never heard of meditation would you eventually start doing it naturally?

Awaken to what?

Jesus would slap you with a stick for being a Christian.

The duck test speaks volumes when comparing the two cousins.

Why couldn't you be left alone if there's friends in the picture?

It's still out there.

@Psychonaut This sounds awful. No person should have this much authority over you. Do you have friends you can reach out to about this? Professional help?

@integral Dull, dead inside, worn out, unfulfilled, like something is missing.

It's fine to speak out about people who treated you like shit without being blamed for doing so. One day he won't care anymore.

Don't listen to coaches who throw this around (like Corey Wayne). Their aim is to make money off you and give you temporary solutions that adress symptoms instead of the root cause, encouraging you to come back for more. Their advice is harmful when it comes to forming meaningful connections with people as it creates unrealistic expectations no person can ever live up to. Soon you will say: "If I was James Bond, not only would she be on time, but she'd also have my Martini ready."

Classic. You gotta speak up for yourself and get more comfortable with conflict.

What about online platforms and apps, facebook? Have you been solo travelling?

Spot on.

@Sugarcoat Hang in there, things are bound to turn around eventually. @Letho Appreciate your kind words, bro 🙏

@Shodburrito Chill, this isn't church and there's no need to confess. It was your right to vote for whoever you wanted. Go easy on yourself.

Sorry to hear about your year. According to you, what connects those two sides of you? The power struggle between two opposing parts really is no joke, it's intense.

Facing your fears is a success. Getting women isn't.

A smart man will go out and test for himself what women are attracted to.