The feeling of righteousness is the core mood alteration among religious addicts. Religious addiction is a massive problem in our society. It may be the most pernicious of all addictions because it’s so hard for a person to break his delusion and denial. How can anything be wrong with loving God and giving your life for good works and service to mankind? John Bradshaw
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The feeling of righteousness is the core mood alteration among religious addicts. Religious addiction is a massive problem in our society. It may be the most pernicious of all addictions because it’s so hard for a person to break his delusion and denial. How can anything be wrong with loving God and giving your life for good works and service to mankind? The answer is that there are several things wrong with it.

First, religious people often feel a high level of righteousness. This causes a high level of moral superiority which causes them to reject those who don’t share their beliefs. Religion is a tool used by religious addicts to control others, keeping them from being free to live their lives as they choose.

Source: Healing The Shame That Binds You

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