detective	Symptoms of Religious Addiction
	Hi folks, This is an excerpt from "when God Becomes a Drug" by Father Leo Booth. I thought it might be of interest. The symptoms of religious addiction: Inability to think, doubt, or question information or authority Black-and-white simplistic thinking Shame-based belief that you aren't good enough, or you aren't doing it 'right' Magical thinking that God will fix you Scrupulousity: rigid, obsessive adherence to rules, codes of ethics, or guidelines Uncompromising, judgmental attitudes Compulsive praying, going to church or crusades, quoting scripture Unrealistic financial contributions Believing that sex is dirty-that our bodies and physical pleasures are evil Compulsive overeating or excessive fasting Conflict with science, medicine, and education Progressive detachment from the real world, isolation, breakdown of relationships Psychosomatic illnesses: sleeplessness, back pains, headaches, hypertension Manipulating scripture or texts, feeling chosen, claiming to receive special messages from God Trancelike state or religious high, wearing a glazed happy face Cries for help; mental, emotional, physical breakdown; hospitalization (props to Scully for recommending this book)
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