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Mmm, contradicting because you do not think those last three points are valid?

What? If it was enjoyed, I might find more concern in the validity of ice cream.
If that is a ploy of contrast, an attempt to negate any enjoyment derived from one or more forms of word play (might be intentionally offered contradiction, recently), then maybe enjoyment can be found in that also or alternately.
However, with that extension, perhaps, the semblance to a form of masturbation is needlessly heavy.

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*attitude is fine, I am actually really open minded on the subject

Indeed, it is fine and dandy, when not an issue...it solves itself. smile
(The attitudes may serve a purpose, and there is nearly an automatic appearance about it, in some cases.)

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*religion is never about uniting anyone

Point, opinion, device or other, for all and that, agreement might be found in proximity of Neverland, and relevancy for this expression might be nearer still.

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*it is used to keep people in one group

What use is that?
Concerning the use of such ~devices, if that arrangement is satisfactory, where is competition and collaboration placed?

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*without exception, it will create a 'us and them' issue

"That foolishness is despicable, but consistent."
"Humanity is a them and an us, but 'we' are unity and finality."

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Those last three points can be observed,

I don't have access to all observers, but yes, some may have claimed points.
However, it is possible that not all such points are taken in groups of three.
(When in Rome...)

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but it takes the perspective of an 'outsider' I guess,

"Often , I find the collective, but separate, inner perspectives, more palatable."
-some mentalist
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as many from within such groups do not see it like this.

The interpretation is dependent on the observer(s) and so forth?

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That in itself might sound contradictory, but I don't think it is or must be.

That might depend on what meaning for contradiction is favored for favor.

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Anyways, I'm more interested in the human psychology behind it all,

Interest, preoccupation, obsession, whatever floats merrily down the stream, over the falls, off into an abyss, onto another stream, and again...(ah, where's the cap for this)
With no surprise, matters related to frequency, might again, arise.

Actually, if you could spin the cycle out to conclusion, nicely, but briefly, that would be appreciated.
That is assuming a close, would be hollow otherwise, and also, that some find a measure of pleasure, in a form of last word closure.

Some rotten assumptions were just discarded.




(No, there is no similar ring here between religion and anti-religion.)

Why have you done this to broozar's thread?
Where is your respect for others and their spaces?
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(Bah, the yellow faces are still without taste, but here they find a suitable place.)