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Originally Posted by MRCboicgy
...My personal opinion is that it is too easy to access, can lead to true addictions and creates unrealistic expectations. Hitting on the second point, I think it does hurt families. Again, without a religious view my mother always taught me to work on controlling my thoughts, because no action or desire just happens, there's always a thought first. I think that aligns with the lust aspect you mention in a way.
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This assertion on its own convinces me that there is indeed a societal component to this discussion that illustrates the disconnect in so-called family values. Look at it again with a change in the subject:
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Originally Posted by MRCboicgy
...My personal opinion is that alcohol / tobacco is too easy to access, can lead to true addictions and creates unrealistic expectations. Hitting on the second point, I think it does hurt families. Again, without a religious view my mother always taught me to work on controlling my drinking / smoking, because no action or desire just happens, there's always a thought first.
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