Weird and Religious
The Inca of South America performed a ritual known today as capacocha, in which children considered physically perfect were taken to high mountains and left to die from exposure or were buried alive. This was done during important events such as the death of an emperor or natural disasters, as an offering to mountain spirits.
Religious image of the day.
In the name of religion
1996, Afghanistan, including Kabul. The Taliban seized power and imposed severe punishments, public executions, and strict social rules. They justified coercion and violence as enforcing Sharia, purifying society, and restoring Islamic order after chaos, labelling opponents as un-Islamic or corrupt.
Fact
In Buddhism, rituals and offerings may be practised, but Buddhism generally treats these as supportive rather than central, with inner transformation seen as more important than external acts.
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
“Where knowledge ends, religion begins.” Benjamin Disraeli.
Ask the right question
Why would a god allow sincere seekers to arrive at false religious conclusions despite honest effort?
Religious Crooks
Apollo Quiboloy is a Filipino religious leader who claims a unique divine status and built a large following and media network, facing serious allegations including financial exploitation and abuse while maintaining religious authority over members.
For more information, google the name.
Almost all of the crooks appearing in this section have their own wikipedia page.
History tells us that wherever fools gathered, there was always a religious crook to take advantage of them. The best way to stop the crooks is not to be a fool.