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Religion is the abuse of anxiety
(lemmy.world)
A "Showerthought" is a simple term used to describe the thoughts that pop into your head while you're doing everyday things like taking a shower, driving, or just daydreaming. The most popular seem to be lighthearted clever little truths, hidden in daily life.
Here are some examples to inspire your own showerthoughts:
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That's really only Western religions whose job is to answer purpose and providea guide for eternal paradise. That relives the anxiety of why am I here and what's next.
Eastern religions in general have the end goal as enlightenment rather than something external like a Heaven or Hell. That is more of an acceptance of the anxiety and suffering rather than an abuse of it.
I have never seen much difference between reincarnation and the resurrection. One is circular, one is linear.