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    Quote Originally Posted by knight View Post
    According to the American Psychological Association (APA), a strong and passionate belief in a deity or higher power, to the point where it impairs one’s ability to make conscientious decisions about common sense matters, will now be classified as a mental illness.

    The controversial ruling comes after a 5-year study by the APA showed devoutly religious people often suffered from anxiety, emotional distress, hallucinations, and paranoia. The study stated that those who perceived God as punitive was directly related to their poorer health, while those who viewed God as benevolent did not suffer as many mental problems. The religious views of both groups often resulted in them being disconnected from reality....more in link.

    American Psychological Association To Classify Belief in God As a Mental Illness

    If you're honest, you'll find that this is true.

    The church bus is also the short bus!
    So what you're telling me is that the same diagnosis could easily apply to a belief in government.

    Groovy.

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    Quote Originally Posted by DGUtley View Post
    Extremes of anything (except Buckeyeism) are bad things.
    Edit: Chris beat me to it.
    Power always thinks it has a great soul, and vast views, beyond the comprehension of the weak. And that it is doing God service when it is violating all His laws.
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    Quote Originally Posted by DGUtley View Post
    I stand corrected.
    Only one exception.
    Tradition is not the worship of ashes, but the preservation of fire. ― Gustav Mahler

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    That seems like an excessive statement.

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    OP has disappeared like a north bound $#@!, named Irma!
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    Quote Originally Posted by knight View Post
    According to the American Psychological Association (APA), a strong and passionate belief in a deity or higher power, to the point where it impairs one’s ability to make conscientious decisions about common sense matters, will now be classified as a mental illness.

    The controversial ruling comes after a 5-year study by the APA showed devoutly religious people often suffered from anxiety, emotional distress, hallucinations, and paranoia. The study stated that those who perceived God as punitive was directly related to their poorer health, while those who viewed God as benevolent did not suffer as many mental problems. The religious views of both groups often resulted in them being disconnected from reality....more in link.

    American Psychological Association To Classify Belief in God As a Mental Illness

    If you're honest, you'll find that this is true.

    The church bus is also the short bus!
    I think the APA is mentally ill. Look at the idiotic things they've gotten behind.

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    I would think we all really know deep down that religion is indeed for the more weak minded among us. You don't have to admit you believe this...but you know I'm right.
    Scientist, yes. Mad, no.........Dr. Boris Balinkoff.

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    Quote Originally Posted by knight View Post
    I would think we all really know deep down that religion is indeed for the more weak minded among us. You don't have to admit you believe this...but you know I'm right.
    Jesus still loves you.

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    "For we wrestle not against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this world, against spiritual wickedness in high places."

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