Religion
In reply to the discussion: Top Ten Reasons why Religion Is Bullshit [View all]guillaumeb
(42,649 posts)1) "a string of a few loonies" many US citizens believe the mythologized history of their particular patriots. They believe that slaveholding rich men somehow believed that all men were created equal.
2) the "Word" being The Constitution and the Bill of Rights. Really? Two documents that provide for and excused chattel slavery? Original intent anyone?
3) "Fairy tale explanations" It is called American History, but should be called American Mythstory for all the basis it has in reality.
4) Gods? Washington, Jefferson, Franklin. And of course, the main US god, money.
5) Us vs. them: How US citizens are always fooled into going to war.
6) "Bullshit rules" marijuana is illegal, nicotine is fine.
7) Ceremonies: The Pledge of Allegiance is another example of US delusional thinking.
8) Fantasies: Too many to list. A short list would include American exceptionalism, the myth of American freedoms, all men are equal,
9) Making things go your way?: That is why the US has the largest military on the planet. To make things go their way.
10) Resistance to change: "I want my country back".