One superhero- or none! [Spirituality & Religion]

As a child I was frightened of adults. They wouldn't let me enjoy my comic book heroes. They would throw them away and substitute a bible; their idea of a superhero. It stopped being about a child suspending reason for a bit. It was instead ritualistic group role playing: the permanent suspension of reason. I didn't want to grow up to live in a world filled with hypocrisy and premature dementia. I was scared.

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Wraithorn · 51-55, M

Ritualistic group role playing. I like that because I can relate. I'm the son of a preacherman.
I personally feel that religious indoctrination can be akin to child abuse.

Platoscave · F

good point. childhood is a real minefield and always was!

PhoenixPhail · M

I was frightened of adults, too. We both had good reasons.

vetguy1991 · 51-55, M

As many superheroes as we need

ASouthernGentleman · 31-35, M

Thankfully my parents understood the power of imagination. Yes, I read the bible and went to church; however, I was still allowed to but my cape on and save the world.

Elegy · 46-50

I'm going to vote superhero given the provided alternative... 😦

ViciDraco · 36-40, M

A number of people are arriving at the belief that enforced Bible study is child abuse. Nobody in authority, but the belief is spreading

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