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Do these facts mean that religion was originally created long time ago as a way of controlling people and we still pay the price? If so, does that make religion(s) the most perfect conspracy ever?
Originally posted by Anthrax
Facts:
1. Religions have existed for as long as we can consider humans civilized
2. Religious books (Like Bible and Quran) are the most read books in the world
Originally posted by Anthrax
3. Priests had a lot of control over the population for not too long time ago
Originally posted by Anthrax
4. All religions I know of ontain a certain set of rules that are to be followed in order to acchive supreme goal (Heaven, Nirvana, Salvation... whatever else it is)
5. Religion is a really good way of justifying your action (Who can call God and ask him if you are really doing his work?)
Originally posted by Anthrax
Do these facts mean that religion was originally created long time ago as a way of controlling people and we still pay the price? If so, does that make religion(s) the most perfect conspracy ever?
[edit on 2-11-2004 by John bull 1]
Originally posted by LadyVHas anyone seen the movie..."Stigmata" interesting subject matter there...
Originally posted by Simulacra
[spoiler of life]
What if all known religious books just date back about 500 years ago? And all historical documents supporting these books older than 500 years are just a sham?
It would certainly give the entire world a different perspective on what doctorines control your life.