AngryGerbil

As someone that isn't knowledgable on philosophy or politics, I didn't think there was a place for me here. But my brother mentioned I might find the forums a valuable resource for psychology related topics, so I thought I'd give it a try and see what happens.It might give you an idea of how receptive your brother would be if you casually sent him a Molyneaux video, maybe a less radical one, and asked him what he thought of it. His reaction might tell you a lot without putting yourself in a vulnerable situation. Or not, you can do whatever I'm just spit-ballin' haha thanks Walt! who knows

Thanks Wesley! Arigatou! I'm actually taking a Japanese class in September, haha I'm in Manitoba Canada, in the field of Graphic design Actually my brother introduced me, I've been familiar with it for at least 4 years or so, or maybe a few more?

Hello, I can't imagine too many people read these, but hi! I am new! Though I don't have big opinions or interests in philosophy or politics, psychology and self-knowledge have been areas of my interest for awhile. I'm hoping through the forums I can share and engage on ideas and experiences, as I'm not getting a ton of options for that in my physical life. Thanks!

The subject matter of religion incites a lot of hateful feelings for me, so it's hard to imagine it from a different perspective like this...but I believe the only experience from regligous practices that would be of any value would be the community environment and support system it offers. When you're part of the same church it's almost like you become part of a family. At least in some religions. On a deeper level than with other group activities like a baseball club or something. However that supposed 'deepness' could really just be a hightened motivation to control those 'in the family', and would crumble once the controlling nature of religious belief was removed.I think connecting with loving groups of people can be a beautiful thing, as long as it's not from a controlling place.I hope that made some sense! This is my first post :x (My account says I posted 6 times before actually, but that was 4 years ago and I have no clue what they were)