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What does it mean?
Great religions use shame to make demands on followers.
In plain terms
Demanding religions use shame to keep followers.
What can you take from it?
Avoid faiths that don't challenge you.

Where it applies

  • choosing faith
  • analyzing beliefs

Putting it to work

  • examine religious demands
  • seek challenging faith

Questions to consider

  • Does your belief system challenge you?

Another view

Some find comfort in low-demand faiths.

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