Despite the dictionary's definition of religion as the act of serving and worshipping God or supernatural beings, I have doubts regarding this specific interpretation.
Although all religions involve the worship of a supernatural force, they have not solely focused on this aspect throughout history. To fully understand religion, we must consider its impact on humanity and the genuine motivations of its leaders. While some argue that religion promotes global peace and harmony, driven by leaders' devotion to their deities, I propose a more precise definition. Religion can be seen as a feudal system of governance that uses fear, hatred, and sometimes deception to manipulate and control individuals for the benefit of a particular group.
To illustrate this point, we can examine three examples from human history: The Inquisition, the crucifixion of Jesus Christ, and the Crusades. The Inquisiti
...on was an institution established by the papacy in the Middle Ages to seek out, try, and sentence individuals guilty of heresy. Heretics were seen as enemies of the state and faced punishment including torture and death. Similarly, Jesus Christ was crucified through nailing him to a cross, which was a Roman method of punishing political offenders and criminals. The Crusades involved wars against various groups such as pagan peoples, Christian heretics,and political foes of the papacy. All three examples demonstrate how people have justified their greed and desire for power by invoking God. When challenged, leaders used divine authority to justify murder and torture of innocent individuals.
The central concept presented suggests that religious leaders, throughout history and even in the present day, have been guided by a non-physical entity to acquire wealth and land, often exploiting the poor an
vulnerable. This exploitation of God's name is not limited to ancient times; it persists today with figures such as Louis Farakahn, Adolph Hitler, and David Koresch who utilize religion as a tool to propagate racism and hatred, thereby gaining power over specific populations. Clearly, religion extends beyond mere worship of a supernatural being; it serves as a mechanism for governing and controlling society. As the well-known saying conveys: "God created man, man created religion, thus making it susceptible to corruption."
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