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It's also very easy to fall for the sensation that not being religious grants one omniscient knowledge of those who are. Somewhat ironically, some religions are some of the best ways to learn about this and other important phenomena that seem unknown to secularists (in ways that are important, and doing some reading ain't guaranteed to make the cut).

Everyone is doing their best, but each of us have our own blind spots. Best to work as a team so we can cover each other's shortcomings.

I agree with the "ideas have people" framing.

If you are choosing a set of ideas to "he had by" - ones that let you navigate life (eg bypassing the midlife crisis) sound good.

sounds like Jung's idea has you.

Or you could just look out the window and see Jung simply made an objective observation. Facts don't need an authoritative voice to make them any truer.

I think you're sidestepping an important nuance of what Jung was saying.