| | Virtually everyone faces addiction, including [[obesity]], which disqualifies 77% of [[American]]s age 17-24 today from even enlisting in the military.<ref>https://www.ktsm.com/local/el-paso-news/only-23-of-americans-17-24-qualify-for-military-service/#:~:text=EL%20PASO%2C%20Texas%20(KTSM),to%20serve%20in%20the%20military.</ref> '''''[[Conservative]] principles and activities are highly effective in overcoming addiction'''''.<ref>For example, the conservative game of [[chess]] can be effective in overcoming pornography and substance abuse.</ref> [[Atheism]], [[libertarianism]], and [[Leftism]], are unlikely to help conquer addiction. {{bible ref|Romans|1|29}} ("Being filled with all ''adikia'',"<ref>https://www.bibletools.org/index.cfm/fuseaction/Lexicon.show/ID/G93/adikia.htm</ref> translated "unrighteousness") warns against destructive addictions. [[Christianity]] and the [[Bible]] help set positive goals. ''See also'' {{bible ref|1Corinthians|10|13}} ("No temptation has overtaken you that is not common to man. [[God]] is faithful, and he will not let you be tempted beyond your ability, but with the temptation he will also provide the way of escape, that you may be able to endure it."). | | Virtually everyone faces addiction, including [[obesity]], which disqualifies 77% of [[American]]s age 17-24 today from even enlisting in the military.<ref>https://www.ktsm.com/local/el-paso-news/only-23-of-americans-17-24-qualify-for-military-service/#:~:text=EL%20PASO%2C%20Texas%20(KTSM),to%20serve%20in%20the%20military.</ref> '''''[[Conservative]] principles and activities are highly effective in overcoming addiction'''''.<ref>For example, the conservative game of [[chess]] can be effective in overcoming pornography and substance abuse.</ref> [[Atheism]], [[libertarianism]], and [[Leftism]], are unlikely to help conquer addiction. {{bible ref|Romans|1|29}} ("Being filled with all ''adikia'',"<ref>https://www.bibletools.org/index.cfm/fuseaction/Lexicon.show/ID/G93/adikia.htm</ref> translated "unrighteousness") warns against destructive addictions. [[Christianity]] and the [[Bible]] help set positive goals. ''See also'' {{bible ref|1Corinthians|10|13}} ("No temptation has overtaken you that is not common to man. [[God]] is faithful, and he will not let you be tempted beyond your ability, but with the temptation he will also provide the way of escape, that you may be able to endure it."). |
| − | '''''The root of addiction is a spiritual starvation and [[liberal]] [[deceit]]'''''; quenching the spiritual appetite and even mocking liberal deceit might help overcome the addiction. [[Good]] habits and healthy activities (e.g., studying the [[Bible]], attending religious services, mental and physical exercise, community or [[conservative]] activism) can help drive out harmful ones. | + | '''''The root of addiction is a spiritual starvation and [[liberal]] [[deceit]]'''''; quenching the spiritual appetite and even mocking liberal deceit might help overcome the addiction. [[Good]] habits and healthy activities (e.g., studying the [[Bible]], attending religious services, mental and physical exercise, [[conservative]] activism) can help. |