Cognitive dissonance at its finest. We have proof even here on FR of Mormons vehemently denying that Smith was a polygamist in anything other than name. It boggles the mind.
We have proof even here on FR
Got to admit I haven't seen that one. Can you give a few examples?
It appears he may have even invented this religion in order to have access to chicks. And a ready excuse for his wife.
Looking at the number of hot actresses in Scientology, I’ve pretty much concluded L. Ron Hubbard did the same.
Religiosity itself IS cognitive dissonance. It utterly defines it.
I live in a neighborhood, like most, with a mix of religions and non-religious folks. Want to guess at who makes the best neighbors? It's not the "Christians," and it's been the same no matter where I've lived. For example: My next door neighbors are VERY religious. They're also extremely lazy, the most unfriendly, have the most unkempt property around (it's nasty, actually), and never offer assistance to anyone, even after their non-religious neighbors have graciously assisted them on multiple occasions. Yet, they never miss a Sunday at church.
My favorite story (about the neighbor) happened after the derecho swept through, just a few years back. He had two large trees down, and after another neighbor and I cleaned our own yards, we volunteered to help with his removal. When his wife next mowed, after we essentially cleaned our "Christian" neighbor's yard, I watched her (again) kick garbage into my yard instead of picking it up. (If it's paper they simply mow over it, but plastic and glass end up in my yard.)
I could go on and on with stories about "Christian" neighbors, many far (FAR) worse than the one above, but what's the point? It's the same story on Free Republic, and I guarantee the ones who persecute the most lead the dirtiest lives.