Understanding the psychology of religious seduction and spiritual abuse.
If the Churches of God (COGs) are so wrong, why did I become a Worldwide Church of God (WCG) member in the first place? The answer, if we wish to analyze it from every angle, is somewhat complex, but it all comes down to one bottom line, one fundamental reason: I was tricked by dishonest literature.
The myths contained in the bible are much more than simple fairy tales or “wish fulfillment” stories. They are deep lessons about the nature of humanity, encoded in story form, and repeated over generations. And most importantly, these myths provide a collective unconscious backdrop for our civilization.
Myths and legends can be powerful tools for conveying ethical truths and truths about human nature, and that this likely explains the incredible importance that these myths and legends were given by ancient societies.
Dr. Jordon B. Peterson is a professor at the University of Toronto, a clinical psychologist and the author of 12 Rules for Life: An Antidote to Chaos
So if you have the time and interest, this 2 1/2 hour video is for you.
This article first published on January 1, 2018.
Actually, if I can sum up my attitude on the question of God, it’s this: from all I can gather, the definition of God is ‘That which the human mind cannot grasp.’
-Ayn Rand
The following article is by Keith W. Stump
I recently ran across Bob Thiel’s letter (in response to a letter of mine – see the inset box) alleging that “intellectuals have a place in the LCG.” I will take a few minutes to reply.
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