Naturalistic Illusion Essay

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The Christian church is attempting to survive on ancient biblical principles in a naturalistic philosophical world, and subsequently, where naturalistic science has been accepted into the public school classrooms, and consequently the young impressionable minds of the mainstream youth. Naturalistic illusion has become the new explanation of reality. The pseudo-naturalistic explanations of origins currently impose a great threat to the stability of Christianity. Illusion changes how the senses interpret information that had been revealed as truth. For example, the discipline of a child can be perceived as child abuse. State laws in some states have legalized the use of marijuana to treat anorexia, but to be in possession of this drug without

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