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The deep-seated dogma, resistance to critical thinking, and social isolation can stifle their intellectual and emotional growth, making it harder for them to engage with the broader, more inclusive, and scientifically grounded understanding of the world. Overcoming these barriers requires a supportive environment that encourages open-mindedness, curiosity, and intellectual humility.

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Universalism promotes ethical systems based on shared human rights, empathy, and global citizenship, which can conflict with religious teachings that emphasize adherence to divine commands or group-specific moralities. Indoctrinated individuals almost inevitably would struggle to adopt or even comprehend ethical frameworks that prioritize humanistic values over religiously dictated ones, leading to moral rigidity or an inability to engage with contemporary global ethical issues like climate change, social justice, or human rights.

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Children raised with rigid indoctrination are more likely to perpetuate the same beliefs to their offspring, creating a cycle that limits intellectual and spiritual freedom. This intergenerational transmission of dogma may prevent future generations from embracing universalist principles or scientific discoveries, further entrenching them in a narrow worldview and hindering societal progress.

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Difficulty in Embracing Diversity and Inclusivity: Indoctrination often involves a narrow worldview that focuses on particular religious or cultural in-groups, sometimes accompanied by a belief in their superiority. Universalism, on the other hand, encourages a recognition of the equality and shared humanity of all people. Children raised in GISHB homes may find it difficult to appreciate diversity or engage in inclusive social practices, as they have been taught to view the world in binary terms (believers vs. non-believers, righteous vs. sinful).

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If indoctrinated children begin to explore universalism or evolutionary science, they may feel guilt or shame for questioning the religious teachings they grew up with. This emotional distress is exacerbated by the fear of betraying their faith or family values. Such internal conflicts can lead to long-term psychological issues, including depression, anxiety, or identity crises, especially if they are torn between adhering to their upbringing and embracing new evidence-based ideas.

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In the 21st Century Childhood Indoctrination With Falsehood Is The Main Cause Of Cognitive Dissonance and Intellectual Confusion: Heavily indoctrinated children are often taught rigid dogmatic views that contradict well-established scientific knowledge, such as evolution or the idea of a common ancestry. When exposed to universalist ideas that emphasize the interconnectedness of humanity or scientific concepts that suggest all life shares a common origin, they may experience cognitive dissonance. This internal conflict can lead to confusion, anxiety, and a resistance to accept new perspectives, as their core beliefs may feel threatened.

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Reprogramming Curriculum 1001: Learning, appreciating and reflecting on Individual birth rights and their corresponding responsibilities

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Start from the very basic - Right to Equality:
- I have the right to be treated fairly and equally, no matter who I am.

Responsibility: Must treat everyone equally, no matter where they come from, what they look like, or what they believe.

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Right to Express My Feelings
- Can share how I feel, whether I’m happy, sad, or upset.

Responsibility: Must express feelings calmly without hurting others’ feelings or being mean (unlike Akmalkin Skywalker)

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Society has a responsibility to intervene when children’s development is being hindered by extreme indoctrination, particularly when this impacts their ability to function in a pluralistic society. However, interventions should be designed to respect the child's autonomy and rights while encouraging them to become contributing members of society. Any efforts aimed at rehabilitating and reprogramming heavily indoctrinated children must carefully uphold their birth rights, ensuring that the process focuses on healing and empowerment rather than imposing new constraints. This creates an ethical and responsible framework for nurturing well-rounded, critical thinkers.

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Damage control is important - Empowerment, Not Control: The goal should be to empower the child to make their own choices, not to impose a new set of beliefs.

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Avoid keluar dari mulut buaya, masuk mulut harimau - Any process that involves "reprogramming" must be handled delicately to avoid replacing one form of indoctrination with another.

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Programs must focus on helping children rebuild their capacity for independent thought. This includes teaching them how to question, analyze, and reflect on the ideas they've been taught. Indoctrinated children often suffer emotional trauma. Providing counseling, emotional support, and mentorship is crucial to helping them understand their own emotions and thoughts.

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Birth rights - Every child has the right to think independently and question the environment they are raised in. Children deserve access to balanced, unbiased education that fosters critical thinking and self-awareness. This includes protection from indoctrination that stunts personal growth or creates harmful mental frameworks.

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A nurturing, non-judgmental space must be created where children feel safe to express thoughts and ideas different from what they’ve been brainwashed since birth.

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