Weird and Religious
In medieval Europe, maps sometimes showed mythical creatures and monstrous races at the edges of the known world. These beings were not just fantasy decoration but were considered possible parts of God’s creation, placed beyond familiar lands.
Religious image of the day.
In the name of religion
2017, Marawi in the Philippines. Islamist Muslim militants seized parts of the city, leading to months of fighting. The group justified the uprising as establishing an Islamic caliphate in Southeast Asia, enforcing Islamic rule, and resisting a government seen as illegitimate.
Fact
In Christianity, the Holy Spirit is understood as active in believers, and Christianity describes this presence as guiding, strengthening, and transforming individuals.
Ignorant but not stupid
The ignorant believers are not stupid. They are conditioned. They are taught that understanding is optional and obedience is essential. This conditioning is most effective when reinforced socially, emotionally, and morally. Leaving belief then feels like betrayal rather than correction. Religion does not collapse when people ask hard questions. It collapses when they read the answers for themselves. The continued survival of belief is therefore not a mystery. It is the predictable result of a system that thrives on partial knowledge, controlled interpretation, and the quiet fear that full understanding might cost too much.
Quote of the day
“The invisible and the non existent look very much alike.” Delos B. McKown.
Ask the right question
How did Noah's global flood leave so little clear geological evidence of a single recent worldwide catastrophe?
Religious Crooks
Joseph Smith founded the Latter Day Saint movement and presented new scriptures and revelations, while critics in his era accused him of money digging, failed banking ventures, and blending spiritual authority with economic schemes, alongside later legal troubles before his death.
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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.