Weird and Religious
In parts of India, there have been temples where rats are treated as sacred and allowed to roam freely. Devotees feed them milk and grain, and eating food that a rat has nibbled can be considered a blessing rather than a health risk.
Religious image of the day.
In the name of religion
2021, Ethiopia, Tigray region. Although mainly ethnic and political, attacks on religious sites and identity occurred. Some actors used Orthodox Christian or Muslim identity rhetoric to mobilise supporters, framing struggle as defence of faith community amid war.
Fact
In Sikhism, honest work is valued, and Sikhism encourages earning a living through fair effort rather than exploitation.
One religion
Attempts to separate "true" religion from its violent expression collapse under examination. The scriptures contain commands to kill. The doctrines reward obedience above compassion. The institutions punish dissent. When believers act according to these principles, the result is predictable. Calling such actions distortions is an act of denial.
Quote of the day
“Religion can be defined as a belief in and reverence for a supernatural power, but it is also a system of control.” Madalyn Murray O’Hair.
Ask the right question
If divine truth is timeless, why does religious language reflect ancient cosmology and geography?
Religious Crooks
Tony Alamo led a religious ministry that operated businesses staffed by followers, and he was later convicted on charges related to transporting minors for sexual purposes, with former members describing financial and personal control.
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Throughout history and still to this day, there has never been a shortage of religious leaders who were not always following their own spiritual advice.