“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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