Weird and Religious
Islamic lore includes detailed descriptions of hell where people’s skins are repeatedly burned off and replaced so that punishment can continue. The body is portrayed as being constantly renewed in order to experience ongoing sensation, which gives the afterlife a graphic physical dimension.
Religious image of the day.
In the name of religion
1831, Virginia in the United States. Nat Turner led an enslaved uprising that killed dozens before being crushed. Turner said he acted under visions and biblical inspiration. Later reprisals were defended as protecting a Christian social order and preventing further divinely framed revolt.
Fact
In Judaism, law and ethics are closely linked, and Judaism treats many everyday actions as having religious significance.
On prophets
Every religion has its prophet(s). Once established, prophetic authority becomes self-reinforcing. Followers reinterpret contradictions as wisdom. Failed predictions are reframed. Moral flaws are excused as divine mystery. Violence becomes justice. Obedience becomes virtue. The prophet is protected from ordinary judgement because questioning him becomes equivalent to questioning god. This insulation is essential. Without it, the system collapses quickly.
Quote of the day
“The way to see by faith is to shut the eye of reason.” Benjamin Franklin.
Ask the right question
Why would an all knowing being test humans when the outcome of every test is already known in advance?
Religious Crooks
Joshua Iginla is a Nigerian prophet associated with prophecy and miracle claims, with critics questioning financial transparency and the use of religious authority to support luxury living.
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Every country in the world has its fair share of spiritual crooks.
If a real God existed, would he allow crooks to act on his behalf?