Weird and Religious
In parts of West Africa, the Yoruba tradition includes a god of iron, war, and technology called Ogun, who is believed to govern not only weapons but also modern tools such as cars and machinery. Road accidents are sometimes linked to displeasing Ogun, blending ancient belief with modern life.
Religious image of the day.
In the name of religion
2003, Iraq after invasion. Insurgent groups including Islamist militants targeted Shia pilgrims and religious gatherings with bombings. Perpetrators justified attacks as jihad against rival Muslim sects and foreign backed authorities, deepening sectarian religious war.
Fact
In Sikhism, belief centres on one formless God, and Sikhism teaches that this divine reality is beyond images and present everywhere.
Partners in oppression
Historically oppression from rulers has benefited from religious backing. Slavery, caste systems, patriarchy, and colonialism all found religious endorsement. Inequality was explained as divine order, suffering as destiny, and resistance as rebellion against god. Those at the bottom were taught to accept their place, while those at the top were assured it was deserved. Religion did not simply mirror existing hierarchies. It reinforced them and sanctified them.
Quote of the day
“Religion is excellent stuff for keeping common people quiet.” Napoleon Bonaparte.
Ask the right question
Why would a god allow false religions to flourish for thousands of years and mislead billions of people?
Religious Crooks
Keith Raniere led NXIVM, a group framed in part with spiritual and self improvement language, and was convicted of racketeering and sex trafficking, with the organisation described as using quasi religious authority to control and exploit members.
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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?