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Originally Posted by terrazoids
No no no... churches are an age old institution. And theres no brainwashing. People talk to each other as they are. And it works as a community center, creating cohesion. None of this meditating under a tree stuff... and then being... oh so delighted when you 'attain' enlightenment. Scientologists use electroshock therapy (!!) (hint... evil) to get their way. Buddhists try to hypnotize people. Yeah its not as bad, but still coercive.
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I was just joshing. I actually agree that lots of churches, particularly local community churches are positive places. Our local church does a lot of good work for the village, and it's populated by exceedingly pleasant people who make nice tea and cakes. I don't attend any kind of worship there but I have been to community events.