Weird and Religious
In parts of West Africa and the Caribbean, traditions developed in which spirits could “mount” a person during rituals. The person would shake, speak differently, or lose awareness, and this state was seen as a god or ancestor temporarily using a human body.
Religious image of the day.
In the name of religion
1997, Luxor in Egypt. Islamist militants attacked tourists at Hatshepsut Temple, killing many people. The assault was justified by perpetrators as striking infidels and damaging Egypt’s economy to weaken the state, framed as jihad against an un-Islamic government and foreign presence.
Fact
In Christianity, spreading the message, often called evangelism, is encouraged, and Christianity urges believers to share their faith and teachings with others.
Before neurology
Dreams and altered states of consciousness reinforced religious ideas because the mind produced vivid experiences disconnected from the external world. Without an understanding of psychology or neurology, dreams appeared external and significant. They were interpreted as messages, warnings, or visitations, and gods became the authors of inner experiences that humans could not otherwise explain. The boundary between imagination and reality blurred easily in a world without scientific literacy, and this confusion strengthened belief by making the unseen feel tangible.
Quote of the day
“The God of the Old Testament is arguably the most unpleasant character in all fiction.” Richard Dawkins.
Ask the right question
Why do different religions claim exclusive truth while relying on the same type of personal conviction and ancient texts as evidence?
Religious Crooks
Apostle Johnson Suleman is a Nigerian televangelist known for miracle and prosperity preaching, frequently criticised for linking faith claims with large financial offerings and displays of wealth.
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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.