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Jawja (1000+ posts)

Sat Oct-15-05 12:32 PM
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12. Very, very good point.

Edited on Sat Oct-15-05 12:33 PM by Jawja

Since they feel so powerless and inadequate in their own lives, they make themselves feel powerful and superior by using religion to put others down.

That is projection and reflection. I figured out a long time ago that if you want to know how someone really feels about themself, check out how they make ME feel in their presence. People project their own self-esteem onto others and get something out of the "reflection" back, which is my response to how they make me feel.

on edit: I need to develop the habit of PROOFREADING before I post!

I agree totally with your observation.

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Someone once told me I was going to Hell	Raiden	Oct-15-05 12:33 PM	#13
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Usually victims themselves.	mestup	Oct-15-05 12:06 PM	#6
Some people are capable of independent thought	dkofos	Oct-15-05 12:08 PM	#7
Hit it on the nail. It's all about getting the edge over other people.	The Backlash Cometh	Oct-15-05 12:10 PM	#8
Fear, and the reality that there is little we truly control...	Bluerthanblue	Oct-15-05 12:14 PM	#9
I think it's because they are weaklings and cowards...	Union Thug	Oct-15-05 12:24 PM	#10
Drawn to:	azureblue	Oct-15-05 12:25 PM	#11
Very, very good point.	Jawja	Oct-15-05 12:32 PM	#12
add in	Lexingtonian	Oct-15-05 12:46 PM	#14
Think about it. How many other options are there in small towns?	shance	Oct-15-05 12:49 PM	#15

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