Any system of religion that has anything in it that shocks the mind of a child, cannot be true. Jul 09, 2024 - Fabian Biese>
Superstition is to religion what astrology is to astronomy the mad daughter of a wise mother. These daughters have too long dominated the earth. Jul 09, 2024 - Fabian Biese>
Religion is the organization of spirituality into something that became the hand maiden of conquerors. Nearly all religions were brought to people and imposed on people by conquerors, and used as the framework to control their minds. Jul 09, 2024 - Fabian Biese>
A tyrant must put on the appearance of uncommon devotion to religion. Subjects are less apprehensive of illegal treatment from a ruler whom they consider god-fearing and pious. On the other hand, they do less easily move against him, believing that he has the gods on his side. Jul 09, 2024 - Fabian Biese>
Difference of opinion is advantageous in religion. The several sects perform the office of a Censor - over each other. Jul 09, 2024 - Fabian Biese>
Every religion is true one way or another. It is true when understood metaphorically. But when it gets stuck in its own metaphors, interpreting them as facts, then you are in trouble. Jul 09, 2024 - Fabian Biese>
Gentleness, self-sacrifice and generosity are the exclusive possession of no one race or religion. Jul 09, 2024 - Fabian Biese>
One's own religion is after all a matter between oneself and one's Maker and no one else's. Jul 09, 2024 - Fabian Biese>
Religion is a matter of the heart. No physical inconvenience can warrant abandonment of one's own religion. Jul 09, 2024 - Fabian Biese>