Top 5 Questions to Ask Yourself If You Don’t Think You've Been Indoctrinated

Here are five questions to ask yourself to identify if you have been indoctrinated. While these questions all refer to religion, they may also be applicable to other beliefs such as political views or your understanding of an event.

1- Did you believe in Santa Claus at the time you accepted your religion?

2- Were you taught only one religion and that’s the one you've accepted?

3- Were you told you must accept your religion on faith and that faith is all you need?

4- Have you been discouraged from learning things which might challenge your religion as it might be Satan trying to deceive you?

5- Have you read the entirety of your holy book?

If you answered YES to any of #1-4 and NO to #5, then you HAVE been indoctrinated. If you care whether your beliefs are true, I urge you to examine them as critically as you would if they weren't your own. If you don’t care whether your beliefs are true or will only look for evidence to confirm them rather than looking for evidence against them – then don’t waste your time. If a belief is correct, you won’t be able to find evidence to disprove it. However, if you look only for evidence to confirm your belief - you will be able to justify believing whatever you want.

If you chose not to challenge the claims of your religion - please don’t teach others your religion or vote in elections. You also waive your right to mock other religions no matter how ridiculous they may seem.