Firstly, yes, I understood Hitler to mean- here's examples of my strategy 
that are wrong- wait until you see what I do with it....
Secondly- the above statement is your thesis in precis- the possible 
genetic predisposition to believe in something, religious for lack of a 
better term, but as this discussion was a major thread in a skeptic list 
I am in, a 'comforting' belief was the operating term.
A good case is made. It is not applicable to me personally, but I can see 
how such a description of human nature fits the observations.
I will admit I am still floundering as to how valid this observation is. 
I am not satisfied as to its depth. It smacks mightily of apologia, not 
demonstration. It may be me, but I still find myself clutching fog when I 
try to refute this position.
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