The intention with such a title is not to invoke aggressive response. It is something that I thought about while I went out for a short run yesterday in sunny Victoria.
We well understand the idea of self stimulation. But we also know those people who use spiritual walk as there own personal stimulation. Gone is the idea for a personal relationship between the individual and Christ. Rather, they go to the proper meetings, say the right phrases/prayers or even get the right degrees but by all appearances the only one that is lifted up is the individual. Religious practice is done out of a need to complete the act, not in order to connect with God or those around them. These individuals are driven usually by guilt and have poor self worth. The way they feel better is by "stroking" ritual until they feel better. However, since they are alone, they must repeatedly come back to the church in order to feel better.
I understand the term is graphic and not all agree or appreciate the metaphor. People seem to struggle with calling a spade a spade these days.
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