• Doorbook@lemmy.world
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    10 months ago

    People like to shit on religion regardless of it multiple benefits because they see bad things.

    If someone is sick and you are not a doctor and you feel powerless having a spiritual beliefs that you wishes for there recovery help reduce the pain and the guilt of being helpless.

    In addition to the fact some religions will push for work along with pryer. You can ask for guidance and still work hard to reaolve your problems.

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      10 months ago

      I get this and I think it’s fine for others but I prefer to raw dog life without imaginary friends.

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      10 months ago

      In addition to the fact some religions will push for work along with pryer.

      Agreed. If your kid asks for help with something they can do themselves, it’s generally best not to do the whole thing for them, but to be there for support as they go through it. Otherwise you’re cheating them out of an opportunity for growth. Obviously there are exceptions, like if it’s dangerous or needlessly difficult.

      Love, as I understand it, is wanting the best for someone, and that means doing what it takes to help them be the best they can be. So of course God, who is love, would prioritize our growth over us having an easy time. And there are times when that means intervening too.