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Religion vs Reality

If God really loves everyone, why are the things that make us human the same things religion calls sinful? Maybe it’s not about faith maybe it’s about control.

#ReligionAndMorality

#FaithVsControl

#UncomfortableTruths

#ThinkForYourself

#SpiritualDebate

2025/10/22 Edited to

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Why is everybody against her, like i completely agree 😔

I’m not sure if I’m even giving you the answer you’re looking for but from my understanding it’s not the punishment of natural desires it’s the punishment of when the desires start to get to the point of no return.

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