Weird and Religious
In parts of West Africa, belief in witchcraft can focus on the idea that spiritual power is inherited within families and can be used unconsciously to harm others. Misfortune such as illness or business failure may be explained through these unseen forces rather than chance.
Religious image of the day.
In the name of religion
2016, Dhaka in Bangladesh. Islamist Muslim militants attacked a cafe, killing hostages including foreigners. Attackers declared allegiance to Islamic State and justified the act as jihad, targeting those labelled non believers and enemies of Islam.
Fact
In Jainism, compassion toward all life forms is expected, and Jainism links empathy with spiritual growth and responsibility.
Prophets
Prophets are not evidence of divine intervention. They are evidence of how belief concentrates power. Whether liars, lunatics, or sincere self-deceivers, their stories tell us far more about human psychology and social dynamics than about any external reality. God was always on their side because god was speaking with their voice. Or perhaps the voice behind the prophet never existed.
Quote of the day
“Reason is the greatest enemy that faith has.” Martin Luther.
Ask the right question
If a god communicates through feelings of peace or conviction, how can those feelings be distinguished from normal psychology?
Religious Crooks
Prophet Uebert Angel is a Zimbabwean born preacher operating internationally, associated with prosperity theology and miracle claims, later linked to financial investigations, with critics arguing that spiritual authority and wealth accumulation are closely tied.
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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.