People who say 'everything happens for a reason' are secretly control freaks


Agree

  • It's easier than accepting chaos
  • Imposing narrative on randomness feels safer
  • Seeking patterns where none exist
  • Comfort disguised as cosmic truth

Disagree

  • Finding meaning helps people cope
  • Not about control, about acceptance
  • Optimism isn't the same as control
  • Belief can be genuine not strategic

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