| − | '''Addiction''' is a compulsive, harmful activity. Addiction often starts out as a seemingly innocent pleasure, often seduced/initiated into by [[liberal]]s, only to consume, harm, and even destroy the person pursuing it. '''''Displacement of harmful conduct with good alternatives is often helpful in conquering 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> | + | '''Addiction''' is a compulsive, harmful activity. Addiction often starts out as a seemingly innocent pleasure, often seduced/initiated into by [[liberal]]s, only to consume, harm, and even destroy the person pursuing it. '''''Displacement of harmful conduct with good alternatives is often helpful in conquering 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> because most addictions have mental and emotional components. |
| − | Virtually everyone faces challenges from some type of addiction. '''''[[Conservative]] principles are highly effective in overcoming addiction'''''. Religion can also help. Other ideologies, such as [[atheism]], [[libertarianism]], or [[Leftism]], are unlikely to help conquer addiction. Romans 1:29 says about the rebellious, "Being filled with all ''adikia'',"<ref>https://www.bibletools.org/index.cfm/fuseaction/Lexicon.show/ID/G93/adikia.htm</ref> translated "unrighteousness;" God has given up rebellious idolaters who worship and serve the creature more than Creator and reject Him to all manner of addictions. Setting positive goals and then holding oneself accountable on those goals are also helpful. | + | Virtually everyone faces challenges from some type of addiction. '''''[[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> Religion can also help. Other ideologies, such as [[atheism]], [[libertarianism]], or [[Leftism]], are unlikely to help conquer addiction. Romans 1:29 says about the rebellious, "Being filled with all ''adikia'',"<ref>https://www.bibletools.org/index.cfm/fuseaction/Lexicon.show/ID/G93/adikia.htm</ref> translated "unrighteousness;" God has given up rebellious idolaters who worship and serve the creature more than Creator and reject Him to all manner of addictions. Setting positive goals and then holding oneself accountable on those goals are also helpful. |
| | Most addictions are based on some kind of deceit. Recognizing the deceit—and even mocking it—can help overcome it. Good habits and healthy activities (e.g., religious services, mental and physical exercise, community or political activism) can be helpful in driving out harmful ones. | | Most addictions are based on some kind of deceit. Recognizing the deceit—and even mocking it—can help overcome it. Good habits and healthy activities (e.g., religious services, mental and physical exercise, community or political activism) can be helpful in driving out harmful ones. |