Weird and Religious
In medieval Europe, people believed in “changelings.” If a child was ill, disabled, or behaved differently, families sometimes thought fairies had stolen the real child and left a substitute. This belief led to cruel treatments intended to force the fairy to return the original child.
Religious image of the day.
In the name of religion
2014, Syria and Iraq under Islamic State expansion. The group massacred Shia Muslims, Christians, and others, destroying shrines and churches. It justified killings and enslavement through extremist interpretations of Islam, claiming divine command to eliminate unbelief and establish a caliphate.
Fact
In Shinto, prayer often involves simple requests for health, success, or protection, and Shinto connects everyday life with spiritual presence.
A human mirror
The emotional life of gods mirrors human insecurity in every detail. Jealousy is a recurring feature, and many gods insist on exclusivity, reacting violently to rivals just as human leaders do when their dominance is threatened. This mirrors human fear of losing status or control. A truly supreme being would have no competitors and no need for recognition, yet gods constantly demand worship and punish those who offer it elsewhere. This behaviour tells us nothing about the universe and everything about the psychology of the people who invented divine authority as a way of enforcing loyalty through fear and devotion.
Quote of the day
“Religious faith is a neurological disorder.” Sam Harris.
Ask the right question
Why do religious people thank god for recoveries but not blame god for the disease in the first place?
Religious Crooks
Tony Alamo led a religious ministry that operated businesses staffed by followers, and he was later convicted on charges related to transporting minors for sexual purposes, with former members describing financial and personal control.
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Religion is supposed to bring morality but it also seem to bring a lot of crooks who take advantage of people.