Matthew: 24-29 is a prime example. The references of the falling stars, moon stops shining etc. are actually about Jewish proclivities. Nothing literal. Few are aware.
It seems to me that any belief, tradition, custom, ceremony etc that was created by a man based on his interpretation of scripture should be very carefully analyzed. These charismatic leaders all claim to have been visited by an Angel in the back yard or witnessed the actual shadow outline of...
The first part says we are all products of our environment. We have no choice. Some of us try but the overpowering effect of religious guilt is often too much to bear.
All leaders in history knew that the human mind was susceptible to the power of suggestion. "Keep 'em stupid, make 'em...
This is the best question for debate. My premise is that every human belief that is not based on actual fact or personal experience is a result of a person being exposed to an idea or concept by the media, a religion, family, friends etc. When the brain is subjected to a confusing but...