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You google it if you like. You won't find it. (midwest.social)
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[–] 3 points 2 years ago (1 child)

There are many things that provide comfort for people. Drug/Alcohol use, literature etc. Fandoms are just... weird, and religion is the oldest and most mature category of fandoms.

The Bible "has been tainted by men" because it's a construct and story written by men, it's always been that.

We don't worship George Lucas today, but maybe in a thousand years we'll worship Geo Luca and the virgin birth of Anak SkyBoots.

If you think I'm being reductive or insulting, it's not meant to be. I grew up taking communion, and agonizing over every masturbation. The story isn't the problem, it's the rules to be part of the Fandom.

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  • [–] 1 point 2 years ago

    Not insulted at all. Grew up in Church of Christ and I can tell you that church did not match me. There’s a lot to what didn’t match me but let’s go with the overall close mindedness of it was a problem for a curious mind.

    As soon as I was old enough not to go, I didn’t. Atheism for the next two decades until I found something was missing. Explored other churches and found a non-denominational that matches my views as well as doesn’t judge me as a heretic for questioning.

    I think it’s unfortunate many of us grow up going to a specific brand of church. What worked for our parents in their situation may not line up either with our personality or the world we live in today.

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