Weird and Religious
Some Islamic teachings describe paradise as containing rivers not only of water but also of milk, honey, and wine that does not intoxicate. The afterlife environment is portrayed with physical pleasures that do not behave according to normal earthly rules.
Religious image of the day.
In the name of religion
1618, Bohemia in central Europe. Early Thirty Years War violence followed religious and political confrontation between Protestant nobles and Catholic authority. Each side justified armed action as defending the true Christian faith and resisting religious oppression imposed by rival confessions.
Fact
In Hinduism, life is often viewed as moving through stages, beginning with education, followed by family and work responsibilities, then gradual withdrawal from worldly focus, and finally deeper spiritual concentration.
Ancient writings
Scripture is not evidence of divine origin. It is evidence of human authorship. Its flaws are not subtle or technical. They are obvious and systemic. They disappear only when belief is assumed in advance. Once belief is removed, the books collapse into what they always were. Ancient writings shaped by fear, ignorance, and ambition, later elevated to untouchable status by institutions that benefited from their authority.
Quote of the day
“Men never do evil so completely and cheerfully as when they do it from religious conviction.” Blaise Pascal.
Ask the right question
How can an all powerful being be offended by human thoughts or private doubts?
Religious Crooks
Michael Travesser, also known as Wayne Bent, led a small apocalyptic religious group and claimed prophetic status, exercising strict control over followers’ lives and resources, later convicted on charges involving abuse within the group.
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Almost all of the crooks appearing in this section have their own wikipedia page.
If a real God existed, would he allow crooks to act on his behalf?