The Subconscious/Brainwashing in Church
I was raised Catholic, and have been to hundreds of masses. I just recently started thinking about some of the things we say in mass.
"We believe in God, father the Almighty....". "We believe in Jesus Christ". Doesnt that seem odd? Think about it. "We believe in God". Isnt that a given? I mean, i dont think "belief" should even be an issue while sitting in Church!!! That just conveys to me that there is some kind of doubt involved. I know the point im trying to get across is pretty vague, and its kind of hard to put into words. Its almost like saying those phrases is only there to convince ourselves, and reinforce what we "believe".
Im not saying there is some Church conspiracy that knows God doesnt exist, and they are just trying to control us, but it doesn seem a little controling. I was thinking, maybe saying those phrases over and over, year after year slowly brainwashes people into FULLY believing it. I have heard that saying something a certain amount of times can make you believe it.
What about other services? Do they also say phrases like these?