There's "Scientific Facts" in all religions.
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Spinoza held, so genuine freedom comes only with knowledge of what it is that necessitates our actions. Recognizing the invariable influence of desire over our passionate natures, we then strive for the peace of mind that comes through an impartial attachment to reason.
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What is so full of shit about that? Isn't he just saying that there are outside influences over your actions and that by realizing them (the influences of our actions/thoughts) we can propagate a healthier state of mind?
It's like if you were born into an extreme racist family 100 years and you one day found out that racism actually isn't necessary and might even be wrong.
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