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[Ruth Harris]

It is very sad that some people come here only to argue. RIS seems like a new incarnation of Unknown Soldier, pushing the other side (somewhat; I have personal doubts that they are actually someone of faith).

I simply can’t comprehend why someone feels like they have to validate their existence by denigrating everyone who does not immediately agree with everything they say. They must be very emotionally insecure to continually rage against other viewpoints without even trying to understand what the other person is saying.

Can you imagine how pitiful their lives must be to have to exist that way? I can – and do – refrain from further interaction with people like that, but my first instinct is to pity them because they obviously have a very unhappy life.

I am very grateful that I don’t have to live that way, and hope that someday they will realize that they don’t have to either. My life has been enriched by the conversations here and I am honored that so many of you have been openly and warmly welcoming to a Christian, which is hardly your target audience.

Ruth

 

[steve_bank]

The conclusion I reached a ways back was that the Christians do not come here and other sites to convince us unbelievers, they come to convince themselves.

Modern analysis of addictions like shopping addiction is it is based in feel good brain chemicals. Religion is a high, they are probably impervious to outside influence when 'in the spirit'. A rapture.

You won't get it if you look at at it logically and rationally.

When we make a purchase, our brain releases endorphins and dopamine. For some, this momentary pleasure can lead to compulsive shopping, as the instant reward and motivation to re-experience the 'rush' starts to outweigh self-control and practical financial considerations.

Dopamine addiction.