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Why the Lack of Religion Breeds Mental Illness

Academy of Ideas

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The Imitation of Christ

The primary purpose of religion has been to help us cope with our existential predicament, writes yung. Jung suggests that the imitation of christ should be interpreted in a symbolic manner as the call to go our own way. To profit from this wisdom, we do not need to become a follower of an organized religion, nor must we pledge allegiance to any specific sect or creed.

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