Weird and Religious
In parts of ancient China, early dynasties practised human sacrifice during royal burials. Servants, guards, or prisoners were killed to accompany a ruler into the afterlife. The dead king was expected to continue ruling in another realm and needed a court there as well.
Religious image of the day.
In the name of religion
2014, Syria and Iraq under Islamic State expansion. The group massacred Shia Muslims, Christians, and others, destroying shrines and churches. It justified killings and enslavement through extremist interpretations of Islam, claiming divine command to eliminate unbelief and establish a caliphate.
Fact
In Hinduism, pilgrimage to holy places such as rivers, temples, and sacred cities is considered spiritually beneficial, with journeys to these sites believed to support purification, devotion, and religious merit.
A human mirror
The emotional life of gods mirrors human insecurity in every detail. Jealousy is a recurring feature, and many gods insist on exclusivity, reacting violently to rivals just as human leaders do when their dominance is threatened. This mirrors human fear of losing status or control. A truly supreme being would have no competitors and no need for recognition, yet gods constantly demand worship and punish those who offer it elsewhere. This behaviour tells us nothing about the universe and everything about the psychology of the people who invented divine authority as a way of enforcing loyalty through fear and devotion.
Quote of the day
“I do not believe in God because I do not believe in Mother Goose.” Clarence Darrow.
Ask the right question
How can reincarnation fit with the growing human population unless new souls are constantly being created?
Religious Crooks
Edir Macedo founded the Universal Church of the Kingdom of God in Brazil, building a vast religious and media empire, and has faced accusations and legal cases over financial practices, with critics describing aggressive fundraising tied to promises of divine reward.
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Almost all of the crooks appearing in this section have their own wikipedia page.Every country in the world has its fair share of spiritual crooks.
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.