J.h.Montgomery

This is such a small quibble, but having grown up religious, I felt compelled to (for the first time ever) comment: I disagree with Jason and religion. I think the rituals might be designed to decouple the brain from narcissism, but if you look at the reality of the situation, religion or its establishments encourage mythologizing of your suffering, which increases narcissism. Some of the worst narcissists I know are some of the most dedicated church people. And I think he did say that authority abuses the humility-centered aspects of religion, but if the religion itself is so humble, please point to the period in history where the religion was known for its humble practitioners. Maybe the first 100 years after Jesus' death, but then church fathers start materializing and super duper murdering everyone who believes slightly different. Muhammad's own ascent to power is characterized by a string of successful military campaigns, and then his death is instantly punctuated by intense infighting about correct interpretation, none of which do not speak to narcissism. The Fundamental forms of both religion are both sizable and, arguably, the most vocal. They both emphasize the practitioner's persecution at the hands of others and the importance of correct belief and sense of superiority over none believers and even those that believe incorrectly. But nevertheless, Cracked Podcast surprised me with how good it is. I eagerly await it and Harmontown every week.