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| | '''Addiction''' is a compulsive, harmful activity. Addiction typically starts out as a seemingly innocent pleasure, often seduced/initiated into by [[liberal]]s, only to consume, harm, and even destroy its victim. Displacement of harmful conduct with good alternatives helps conquer addiction. [[Conservative values|Conservative/Christian values]] are an excellent way to combat addiction.<ref>See, e.g., [[Atheism and alcoholism]] and [[Atheism and drug addiction]],</ref> Repetitious addiction, such [[gambling]], [[Unplug the NFL|football watching]], or substance abuse can harm brain functions.<ref>[https://www.psychiatry.org/patients-families/addiction/what-is-addiction American Psychiatric Association]</ref> '''''The [[Bible]] and [[prayer]] are the easiest ways to overcome every addiction - studying the Bible displaces addictive conduct'''''. The [[New Testament]] can be viewed as a handbook for defeating every addiction. | | '''Addiction''' is a compulsive, harmful activity. Addiction typically starts out as a seemingly innocent pleasure, often seduced/initiated into by [[liberal]]s, only to consume, harm, and even destroy its victim. Displacement of harmful conduct with good alternatives helps conquer addiction. [[Conservative values|Conservative/Christian values]] are an excellent way to combat addiction.<ref>See, e.g., [[Atheism and alcoholism]] and [[Atheism and drug addiction]],</ref> Repetitious addiction, such [[gambling]], [[Unplug the NFL|football watching]], or substance abuse can harm brain functions.<ref>[https://www.psychiatry.org/patients-families/addiction/what-is-addiction American Psychiatric Association]</ref> '''''The [[Bible]] and [[prayer]] are the easiest ways to overcome every addiction - studying the Bible displaces addictive conduct'''''. The [[New Testament]] can be viewed as a handbook for defeating every addiction. |
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| − | Virtually everyone faces addiction, including [[obesity]], which renders 77% of [[American]]s age 17-24 today ineligible for 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> "Two-thirds of [[U.S.]] adults have been impacted in some way by the nation’s substance use crisis."<ref>https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/other/majority-of-us-adults-say-addiction-has-affected-their-family-in-some-way-poll/ar-AA1fj74y</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. ''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 renders 77% of [[American]]s age 17-24 today ineligible for 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> "Two-thirds of [[U.S.]] adults have been impacted in some way by the nation’s substance use crisis."<ref>https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/other/majority-of-us-adults-say-addiction-has-affected-their-family-in-some-way-poll/ar-AA1fj74y</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 addiction. ''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."). |
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| − | '''''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. | + | '''''The root of addiction is a spiritual starvation and [[liberal]] [[deceit]]'''''; quenching the spiritual appetite and even mocking liberal deceit can help. So can [[good]] habits and healthy activities (e.g., studying the [[Bible]], attending religious services, mental and physical exercise, and [[conservative]] activism). |
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