Weird and Religious
The Aztecs believed certain eclipses were signs that cosmic balance was failing. Pregnant women wore obsidian blades or amulets to protect themselves from supposed harmful forces released during the event.
Religious image of the day.
In the name of religion
2019, Sri Lanka Easter bombings. Islamist Muslim suicide attackers targeted Christian churches and hotels, killing hundreds. The group pledged allegiance to Islamic State and justified the attacks as revenge and jihad against Christians and foreigners.
Fact
In Jainism, fasting is practised, and Jainism links voluntary fasting to discipline and spiritual progress.
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
“Religion has actually convinced people that there is an invisible man living in the sky who watches everything you do.” George Carlin.
Ask the right question
If a soul is immaterial, how does it interact with the physical brain without violating what is known about physics?
Religious Crooks
Elizabeth Clare Prophet headed the Church Universal and Triumphant, promoting apocalyptic prophecies and spiritual teachings while building a large organisation funded by followers, with critics pointing to failed end times predictions and heavy financial demands.
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Almost all of the crooks appearing in this section have their own wikipedia page.
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.