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Essay:Quantifying Mental Strength (view source)
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, 20:18, January 3, 2009Thx for the cite Andy. Changed to "a primary" to more closely adhere to your citation which does not state "the primary".
== Approaches to Improving Mental Strength ==
== Approaches to Improving Mental Strength ==
In [[public school]], the primary approach to mental weakness is to prescribe medication,<ref>http://www.proliberty.com/observer/20050617.htm</ref> and that is the approach taken by many adults also. But there are other approaches available.
In [[public school]], a primary approach to mental weakness is to prescribe medication,<ref>http://www.proliberty.com/observer/20050617.htm</ref> and that is the approach taken by many adults also. But there are other approaches available.
Christianity, for example, offers a combination of logic, faith, complete love for God (which excludes distraction), and willingness for complete self-sacrifice. Thomas Aquinas added mockery to the available tools that can be used. The personal sacrifice by Jesus Christ for others is a powerful inspiration, as was Abraham's offer to sacrifice his beloved son.
Christianity, for example, offers a combination of logic, faith, complete love for God (which excludes distraction), and willingness for complete self-sacrifice. Thomas Aquinas added mockery to the available tools that can be used. The personal sacrifice by Jesus Christ for others is a powerful inspiration, as was Abraham's offer to sacrifice his beloved son.