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Yes, it is clear that Nazism tried to undermine legitimate religions
and was positively hostile toward religious figures. Recall the famous
quote by Niemoeller, and observe that it was often religiously
committed people who opposed Nazism (Niemoeller was far too rough on
himself; he was an early opponent of Nazism, as were many other
pastors.) <br>
<a class="moz-txt-link-freetext" href="http://www.christianethicstoday.com/Issue/009/First%20They%20Came%20for%20the%20Jews%20By%20Franklin%20H%20Littell_009_29_.htm">http://www.christianethicstoday.com/Issue/009/First%20They%20Came%20for%20the%20Jews%20By%20Franklin%20H%20Littell_009_29_.htm</a><br>
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The cult was, IMHO, a maneuver to reduce religiousity, to replace
Christianity with something that could be induced to support
irreligiousity. Have you read <i>The Hiding Place</i> by Corrie Ten
Boom? She points out that there was a terrible erosion of religious
devotion in Germany in the late 1920s. Her brother, studying in
Germany, wrote extensively to her about it. The dialog she reports
between herself and the Nazi lieutenent is breathtaking. One cannot be
truely educated about the 20th Century without digesting that book. <br>
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BTW, the story behind the family that hid the piano player (that movie)
was that they were committed Catholics who saved him from the Nazis at
the risk of their own lives. The movie hid that vital bit of data.
Thank you, anti-religious fanatics of Hollywood. <br>
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Finally, a young Mormon lad named Huebner was beheaded by the gestapo
for publishing anti-nazi tracts (he secretly used the church
duplicating machine - remember those old things you hand cranked with a
special carbon-like master?). Religiousity played an oppositional role
in Nazi Germany, and the loss of religiousity caused people to lose
their bearings. Corrie Ten Boom and her sister clearly did not lose
theirs; Huebner did not lose his, and Martin Niemoeller certainly did
not lose his. <br>
Lynn<br>
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<br>
Steve Hovland wrote:<br>
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<pre wrap="">Lynn, are you familiar with the cult aspects
of Naziism?
Steve Hovland
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From: Lynn D. Johnson, Ph.D. [<a class="moz-txt-link-abbreviated" href="mailto:SMTP:ljohnson@solution-consulting.com">SMTP:ljohnson@solution-consulting.com</a>]
Sent: Wednesday, February 23, 2005 7:51 AM
To: Alice Andrews; The new improved paleopsych list
Subject: Re: [Paleopsych] Re: paleopsych Digest, Vol 9, Issue 20
Marty Seligman (learned helplessness theorist, Learned Optimism,
Authentic Happiness, former APA president) - an atheist - mentions that
as a key to true happiness. He reviews literature that religious people
are generally happier and more fulfilled, more resilient. Czentmyhali
(spelling!) at U Chicago finds that kids involved in something greater
than themselves are much more likely to experience "flow" and periods of
greater happiness. Religion is clearly an adaptive force. BTW, I don't
want to hear arguments that religion is behind most wars. That is a
pretty tired argument that was thoroughly debunked by the 20th Century.
Lynn
Alice Andrews wrote:
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<pre wrap="">Hi Gerry,
Thanks for the note...
There was an interesting article somewhere--maybe Frank sent it
in?--about teenagers and the possiblity that what they were missing
was 'religion' or 'spirituality' or a 'sense of purpose and meaning
beyond them.' Do you remember reading that on paleo some time ago? I
can't find it...But it seems apropos to your missive. (If anyone knows
it and can send out again, I'd appreciate!)
Thanks and cheers,
Alice
Hi Alice,
Thanks for the rec re: Nesse's "Evolution and the Capacity for
Commitment". Although I still haven't read it I'm familiar with its
contents. The issue of 'commitment' especially for young people is
something that definitely needs addressing and maybe requiring our
youth to make a firm political commitment to a particular party will
carry over to their demonstrating less risky behavior with drugs, sex,
employment, family or whatever. Yet isn't our youth already
politically brainwashed into political awareness or have they flicked
away that duty as well? I no longer hang out with our country's young
but when I did I found that very few had their head screwed on
correctly and many were adrift; from what I hear now they still
continue on their aimless flow. When I wrote my original answer my
thoughts were on "my generation", not the others. Thanks for your post.
I'll add the book to my list.
Gerry
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Sent: Monday, February 21, 2005 8:30 PM
Subject: Re: [Paleopsych] Re: paleopsych Digest, Vol 9, Issue 20
Hi Gerry,
Randy Nesse edited a book called "Evolution and the Capacity for
Commitment"; do you know it? It's wonderful... if you don't. (His
'Commitment in the Clinic' chapter is superb, btw.) Anyway, I think
the book addresses your question. The word 'commitment' itself
addresses the question. We have evolved mechanisms for detecting
commitment and for detecting possible defection in others. People who
tow the party line, etc. are considered committed. We seek out such
people because it is proximately and ultimately adaptive to do so.
Befriending, supporting, trusting, etc. the uncommitted would have
been-- and still is, a risk (or threat). Such risks could have been
very costly over our evolutionary history and can be still today. Of
course, sometimes such risks (siding with someone who seems to be
sitting on the fence, uncommitted, a rebel) can be to one's advantage.
But 'ancient-brain' doesn't know this--and probably 'statistics-brain'
doesn't know this either!
Anyway, enough late-night babbling! It's a good book and might answer
your question...
All best!
Alice
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>> Someone beyond the liberal/conservative
dichotomy may be rejected by both sides as a nuisance,
a threat to shared assumptions that define a group
against another.
This is absolutely amazing! Why would any audience
reject someone who cannot plop into either the liberal
or conservative camp? Please explain the threat you
feel is apparent. This I need to hear!
Gerry
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