| − | '''Addiction''' is a compulsive, harmful activity. Addiction typically starts as a seemingly innocent pleasure, often seduced/initiated into by [[liberal]]s, only to consume and even destroy its victim. Replace harmful habits with good alternatives. [[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> [[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 as a seemingly innocent pleasure, often seduced/initiated into by [[liberal]]s, only to consume and even destroy its victim. Replace harmful habits with good alternatives. [[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> [[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 overcoming every addiction, mentioning the Greek word for addiction ("adikia") 25 times. |
| | Virtually everyone faces addiction, including [[obesity]], which renders 77% of [[American]]s aged 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}} warns against all ''adikia'', meaning addiction.<ref>https://www.bibletools.org/index.cfm/fuseaction/Lexicon.show/ID/G93/adikia.htm</ref> {{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 aged 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}} warns against all ''adikia'', meaning addiction.<ref>https://www.bibletools.org/index.cfm/fuseaction/Lexicon.show/ID/G93/adikia.htm</ref> {{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." |