I am certainly no historian, but even I know that for thousands of years there have been many atrocities made in the name of religion.
Christianity’s own parable of the crucifixion of Jesus of Nazareth
The 100-year war
Assimilation of Pagan rituals and values into Christianity as a means to encourage Pagans to become Christians
Indulgences being sold by the Catholic Church
The current war between Israel and Palestine
The reversal of Roe v Wade (abortion rights) that now allows laws being passed that make even natural miscarriages illegal and potentially punishable by death
Clergy (not just Catholic) who abuse children, and the institutions enabling said abuse by covering up the abuses
The people behind He Gets Us
Religion is a pandemic that has held back humanity from achieving their potential.
I’m not fighting with you, I agree with all of that. I just think the core of how people stay in religion and proselytize from their own free will, are guilt and forgiveness. There are ups and downs for every culture, religion, country. Also, anything that develops power gets taken over by the greeds, and all of the things you’ve mentioned are a result of that.
I am certainly no historian, but even I know that for thousands of years there have been many atrocities made in the name of religion.
Religion is a pandemic that has held back humanity from achieving their potential.
You forgot about the Defenestration of Prague.
“Forgot” is such a generous term. 😊 For the ignorant, such as myself.
I’m not fighting with you, I agree with all of that. I just think the core of how people stay in religion and proselytize from their own free will, are guilt and forgiveness. There are ups and downs for every culture, religion, country. Also, anything that develops power gets taken over by the greeds, and all of the things you’ve mentioned are a result of that.
Samsies. I apologize if my post sounded aggressive.
No worries, this whole thread is a surprisingly pleasant conversation about religion. It’s a surprise.