I do know how complex 'religion' is which is why I believe it should have NO place in politics.
Many people who support religious doctrines are of a 'sheep like' mentality putting their trust erroneously in a saviour.
When Empires decline it seems more people turn to religion and the people in power use this as a tool to a)crush dissent and b)disallow other religions.
I saw this happen in Sri Lanka after Independence when the powers that be decided there was to be only one religion .....which in SL was Buddhism. Despite the fact that the country had Muslims/Hindus/Catholics etc.
This caused Civil Wars and mayhem.
Myanmar is another example.
I see this happening now in the US which I find extremely frightening.
Thanks for this Joseph.
I do know how complex 'religion' is which is why I believe it should have NO place in politics.
Many people who support religious doctrines are of a 'sheep like' mentality putting their trust erroneously in a saviour.
When Empires decline it seems more people turn to religion and the people in power use this as a tool to a)crush dissent and b)disallow other religions.
I saw this happen in Sri Lanka after Independence when the powers that be decided there was to be only one religion .....which in SL was Buddhism. Despite the fact that the country had Muslims/Hindus/Catholics etc.
This caused Civil Wars and mayhem.
Myanmar is another example.
I see this happening now in the US which I find extremely frightening.