Weird and Religious
In early Japan, there are legends of hitobashira, or “human pillars,” where people were supposedly buried alive at the base of bridges or castles to appease spirits and ensure the stability of the structure. Whether all accounts are historical or partly mythical, the belief shows a link between construction and sacrifice.
Religious image of the day.
In the name of religion
2003, Saudi Arabia. Al Qaeda in the Arabian Peninsula carried out bombings against residential compounds. The group justified attacks as jihad against Western presence and un-Islamic rulers, promising religious reward for striking perceived enemies of Islam.
Fact
In Islam, divine decree is accepted, and Islam teaches that God’s knowledge and will encompass all events.
Manipulative prophets
Some of God's so-called messengers are manipulative. They understand the power of claiming divine authority and use it deliberately. Speaking for a god removes the need to persuade with reason. Commands become sacred. Opposition becomes heresy. Personal ambition can be reframed as divine will. Wealth, sex, loyalty, and power become easier to obtain when refusal carries eternal consequences. This is not rare. It is a predictable outcome whenever belief is elevated above evidence and authority is placed beyond challenge.
Quote of the day
“I am against religion because it teaches us to be satisfied with not understanding the world.” Richard Dawkins.
Ask the right question
Why do creation stories from different religions contradict each other in basic details?
Religious Crooks
Ravi Zacharias was a prominent Christian apologist whose ministry commissioned an independent investigation after his death, which concluded that he had engaged in sexual misconduct and exploited women while using his religious reputation as cover.
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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?