[Elendur]

Chanting verses from the koran can and does induce a trancelike state, especially if you are listening to an experienced, well trained imam. The way they use pitch and tone and rhythm is hypnotic.
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a bit off topic, but you’re right. and MANY things in Islam fit standard brainwashing practices.
the many rituals. praying 5 times a day. ablution. praying before almost any action. even things like entering the bathroom only on the left foot, and leaving on the right.
it makes it a constant overwhelming presence.

[MestaMachine]

Hence, obama’s “gift” which doesn’t work so well anymore because he is too much in the public eye to keep it honed.

[grey_whiskers]

and MANY things in Islam fit standard brainwashing practices. the many rituals. praying 5 times a day. ablution. praying before almost any action. even things like entering the bathroom only on the left foot, and leaving on the right. it makes it a constant overwhelming presence

Great. So we can look for the TV character Monk to become a Moose-limb soon.

Cheers!