Stockholm Syndrome, I'm sure you've heard of it(?), is a phenomenon that happens to some people when they are held in captivity and results in the captured party feeling empathy, and even affection, toward the person who held them. Now very little is known about Stockholm Syndrome, the name isn't even agreed on, but the idea seems true and seems so prevalent in day to day life. I think the idea of Stockholm Syndrome looks, and acts, much like an addiction. Think about the way that an addiction (at least to something destructive) is something that you know is bad for you but yet you keep going back to it. You keep being pulled back by whatever it is that is hurting you (drugs, alcohol, smoking, pornography, etc).
I believe that Stockholm Syndrome can be used as a metaphor for the Christian church and America. Now I know what you're thinking (or I think I know what you're thinking). You're sitting there saying "What America is great to me? They give me freedom of Religion and freedom to do what I want!" And she from when we stand this seems true. But we in America have fallen in love with a place that holds us captive. I mean sure you're allowed to be a Christian but don't even think about praying or talking about God at school. Sure you can talk about God but don't you dare tell me that what you're talking about is the only way. Are sure as hell don't tell me that there is only one way to heaven or that my life is sinful. Hmmm seems like freedom is missing something. Seems like we are held captive by the idea of freedom?
(Hey guys please tell me what you think and let me know if you think I should keep going with this idea or not.... thanks guys)
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