Comments on: Another Perspective on the Second Gen http://electrolicious.com/2003/11/another_perspec Daily affirmations of a word mercenary Mon, 08 Sep 2008 09:36:29 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.6 By: leblanc http://electrolicious.com/2003/11/another_perspec#comment-2984 leblanc Wed, 05 Nov 2003 00:15:11 +0000 #comment-2984 i agree with your theory, Ariel. added note: religious fanatics are often also obsessive/compulsive, as opposed to addictive, personalities. and, obviously, people who have been through hardcore trauma of somekind also turn to religion as an "escape" from having to really deal with their problem (drug abuse, rape, abuse, etc.) the desire to relinquish control to an outside force, and therefore not be responsible for yourself or for the world around you, is common among both drug abusers and hardcore religious practitioners, at least in this country. i would NOT say the same about those in other cultures. religion here in america is a whole different ballgame. i agree with your theory, Ariel. added note: religious fanatics are often also obsessive/compulsive, as opposed to addictive, personalities. and, obviously, people who have been through hardcore trauma of somekind also turn to religion as an “escape” from having to really deal with their problem (drug abuse, rape, abuse, etc.)

the desire to relinquish control to an outside force, and therefore not be responsible for yourself or for the world around you, is common among both drug abusers and hardcore religious practitioners, at least in this country. i would NOT say the same about those in other cultures. religion here in america is a whole different ballgame.

]]> By: paisley http://electrolicious.com/2003/11/another_perspec#comment-2983 paisley Tue, 04 Nov 2003 03:51:25 +0000 #comment-2983 veddy interesting! veddy interesting!

]]> By: Ariel http://electrolicious.com/2003/11/another_perspec#comment-2982 Ariel Mon, 03 Nov 2003 23:21:52 +0000 #comment-2982 I’ve noticed that too, Greta, and here’s my theory: Addictive behavior revolves around a resignation of control: you’re not making your own choices, you’re driven by the desire for your substance of choice. In some ways, organized religion fits that same model: churches provide a structure that many recovering addicts need. You resign control to God, and in that resignation you are rewarded with a faith, a community, and a support system that is sadly lacking from many addicts’ lives. I could go on and on and on about this topic (related: why so many people who are recovering get deeply into exercise routines) but it’s all armchair analysis and I hate getting caught talking out of my ass. I’ve noticed that too, Greta, and here’s my theory:

Addictive behavior revolves around a resignation of control: you’re not making your own choices, you’re driven by the desire for your substance of choice. In some ways, organized religion fits that same model: churches provide a structure that many recovering addicts need. You resign control to God, and in that resignation you are rewarded with a faith, a community, and a support system that is sadly lacking from many addicts’ lives.

I could go on and on and on about this topic (related: why so many people who are recovering get deeply into exercise routines) but it’s all armchair analysis and I hate getting caught talking out of my ass.

]]> By: greta http://electrolicious.com/2003/11/another_perspec#comment-2981 greta Mon, 03 Nov 2003 23:17:04 +0000 #comment-2981 interestingly, all of the people i know who have gone in the direction of religious fanaticism (born-again especially) were previously heavy drug users. i haven't quite figured out yet how, but i do think that it is significant. interestingly, all of the people i know who have gone in the direction of religious fanaticism (born-again especially) were previously heavy drug users. i haven’t quite figured out yet how, but i do think that it is significant.

]]> By: leblanc http://electrolicious.com/2003/11/another_perspec#comment-2980 leblanc Mon, 03 Nov 2003 23:00:48 +0000 #comment-2980 wow. just that excerpted paragraph make my mind reel. i definitely want to read more. wow. just that excerpted paragraph make my mind reel. i definitely want to read more.

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