Religion
In reply to the discussion: Religious Belief = Mental Illness: A More Venomous Response [View all]MellowDem
(5,018 posts)Things can have clear definitions and be subjective. All standards are subjective.
Saying cells have jobs they are "supposed" to do is all based on preferences. If something "should" do something or is "supposed" to do something, there is a preference underneath that statement. The fact is, some cells function in ways that prolong life and other cells don't. Our preferences are what determines whether it's "normal" or not.
I don't know why saying a belief in an imaginary place of eternal torture with no good evidence is a mental disorder is somehow damaging. Offensive? Probably to some, but so what? Are they offended for any good reason?
The reason these terrible beliefs persist is because they are viewed as "normal", and that is what is damaging.