Does Religion Make you

Crazy?

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Does Religion Make you
Crazy?
 “Religion is the major cause for
much of the mental illness in the
world…Religion causes poverty
and lack of intellectual
development…Religion is the
anthethesis of mental balance and
is opposed to clarity and celerity of
mind.”

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Does Religion Make you
Crazy?

 The gospel imparts understanding.

The Bible informs man of his origin;

purpose; and destiny (Gen. 1, 2;
Eccl. 12: 13; Matt. 25: 46).

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Does Religion Make you
Crazy?

 The Bible imparts the remedy for

guilt.

God offers true forgiveness (Acts 2:

38; I Jn. 1: 7ff.).

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Does Religion Make you
Crazy?

 The Bible promotes and requires

self-examination.

Not only is self-examination taught

but a standard is provided (2 Cor.
13: 5).

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Does Religion Make you
Crazy?

 The Bible teaches one day at a

time.

Jesus taught addressing the

problems within a day (Matt. 6: 34).

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Does Religion Make you
Crazy?

 The gospel provides a priority

order.

First things first (Matt. 6: 33).

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Does Religion Make you
Crazy?

 Bible teaches against personal

hatred.

Vengeance is forbidden (Matt. 5:

43-47).

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Does Religion Make you
Crazy?

 God provides worthy goals.

These goals enhance life and

make us better people (Matt. 5:
48).

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Does Religion Make you
Crazy?

 All things considered, true religion

promotes a sound mind, both
physically and spiritually. A mind
that thinks clearly and is able to
form correct judgments.

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Does Religion Make you
Crazy?

 Rather than make people crazy,

the gospel stabilizes Christians
and makes them better
husbands/wives; children; parents;
citizens; works; and members of
society. It provides peace that the
world cannot provide (Jn. 14: 27).

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