Posted by Cass on October 13, 2001, at 23:49:41
In reply to Redirected: Beyond Fanatacism, posted by Dr. Bob on September 15, 2001, at 19:50:43
Speaking of the tragedies and mental health, a friend of mine said that she heard a psychiatrist on TV say that the terrorist attacks had improved mental health because people saw clear lines between themselves and the enemy, and for this reason, mental health always improved in times of war. I was repulsed by that idea. Does complexity really make for poor mental health? Does seeing things in black and white terms make us healthier? I guess if this doctor is right, open-mindedness and education should be made illegal. I think his idea would lead to scapegoating with people making themselves feel better by labeling someone else "the enemy." I think the goal is a world community. Life is not a football game.
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