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TheOtherDave comments on Recent de-convert saturated by religious community; advice? - Less Wrong Discussion

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Comment author: TheOtherDave 04 April 2011 02:19:27PM 6 points [-]

I would add to magfrump's points above (with which I entirely agree) that, in so doing, I would also be contributing to the difficulties of other people in my same position.

Basically, by remaining closeted, I'd be defecting in a Prisoner's Dilemma.

One can debate whether that's a rational choice or not, but leaving that aside: if it is a rational choice, then I have important values other than rationality.