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Farmer-Rick

(11,875 posts)
5. I had no idea about Lithuania's antisemitic history
Fri Mar 24, 2023, 06:59 PM
Mar 2023

How horrible.

Religion is always used to control the mass of poor and middle class workers. Keeping Jewish people in fear of death sets an example of what waits for you if you dare not follow the Christian gods. It wasn't just the Jews that Nazis murdered but it was the most abused.

It's not just Christianity that uses violence to make people obey. All the religions attempt to control you through violence and threats of violence from worshipers and their gods. The concept of Hell is a never ending threat of torture by a god. Most religions are more overtly violent and brutal on women.

Yeah, the Christian religion here in the US is gearing up for an Easter extravaganza of rituals, myth and dogma. It can be seriously traumatic for people with a history like in your family. Religious trauma is a real and ongoing problem that can make life a living hell.

There are counselors out there who can really help with the pain and trauma caused by religion. Recovering from religion is a good place to start looking: https://www.recoveringfromreligion.org/#rfr-welcome

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