Weird and Religious
In parts of West Africa, the Yoruba tradition includes a god of iron, war, and technology called Ogun, who is believed to govern not only weapons but also modern tools such as cars and machinery. Road accidents are sometimes linked to displeasing Ogun, blending ancient belief with modern life.
Religious image of the day.
In the name of religion
2001, Gujarat, India, post earthquake tensions. Some Hindu extremist groups attacked Christian missionaries and churches. Perpetrators justified violence as protecting Hindu society from conversion and defending the nation’s religious identity.
Fact
In Christianity, charity is encouraged, and Christianity teaches giving to those in need as a practical expression of love and faith.
A natural alliance
The arrangement between rulers and religion has always served both sides. Political power gained unquestionable authority, while religious institutions gained protection, wealth, and influence. The alliance was natural and enduring. Kings were crowned by priests, laws were framed as divine commands, wars were declared holy, and conquest became righteousness. Violence acquired moral cover, and when power killed, it was not murder but obedience to god.
Quote of the day
“I count religion but a childish toy, and hold there is no sin but ignorance.” Christopher Marlowe.
Ask the right question
Why do religious disagreements so often mirror political or cultural divisions?
Religious Crooks
Johann Tetzel was a Dominican friar in the 16th century known for aggressively selling indulgences, promising spiritual benefits in exchange for money, a practice widely condemned at the time as a corrupt abuse of religious authority.
For more information, google the name.
Every country in the world has its fair share of spiritual crooks.
Today we took a look at yet another religious crook but there are hundreds of thousands of them. You could spend a lifetime researching the topic.