| − | '''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> because most addictions have mental and emotional components. Beware that repetitious addiction, such [[gambling]], [[Unplug the NFL|football watching]], or substance abuse can change brain functions.<ref>[https://www.psychiatry.org/patients-families/addiction/what-is-addiction American Psychiatric Association]</ref> '''''The [[Bible]] is the leading and easiest way to overcome every addiction - studying the Bible is a terrific alternative to any addictive conduct'''''. | + | '''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> because most addictions have mental and emotional components. Beware that repetitious addiction, such [[gambling]], [[Unplug the NFL|football watching]], or substance abuse can change brain functions.<ref>[https://www.psychiatry.org/patients-families/addiction/what-is-addiction American Psychiatric Association]</ref> '''''The [[Bible]] is the leading and easiest way to overcome every addiction - studying the Bible is a terrific alternative to any addictive conduct'''''. The [[New Testament]] can be used as a handbook for defeating every addiction. |
| | 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> [[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 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> [[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."). |
| | |harming one's own skin by cutting is a type of addiction, described as [[demonic]] in {{bibleref|Mark|5|5}} | | |harming one's own skin by cutting is a type of addiction, described as [[demonic]] in {{bibleref|Mark|5|5}} |
| − | |more than two dozen references to addiction are in the [[New Testament]] to help, but are often mistranslated as "unrighteous" or otherwise; the cutter in Mark 5:5 wanted help from [[God]] and overcame cutting through [[faith]]. | + | |more than two dozen references to [[addiction]] are in the [[New Testament]] to help, but are often mistranslated as "unrighteous" or otherwise; the cutter in Mark 5:5 wanted help from [[God]] and overcame cutting through [[faith]]. |