| Topic: | Re:Re:Re:Re:Re:Re:Re:Re:Re:Re:Re:Should religious intolerance be allowed? | |
| Posted by: | Nikki Howard | |
| Date/Time: | 16/05/14 20:04:00 |
| Religion and politics have always been intricately linked… ‘Religion is regarded by the common people as true, by the wise as false, and by the rulers as useful’ ~ Seneca (5 BCE – 65 CE) ‘Religion is excellent stuff for keeping common people quiet’ ~ Napoleon (1769 – 1821) Throughout history, monarchs, governments, and politicians of all stripes have used religion as a tool for controlling the masses. There is something about religion that makes it ideal as a tool of manipulation. Perhaps part of this ‘something’ lies in the religious texts themselves? Let’s see… Christianity: Christianity, for one, openly advocates for unquestioning obedience to those in authority. Romans 13:1-2 says: Let everyone be subject to the governing authorities, for there is no authority except that which God has established. The authorities that exist have been established by God. Consequently, whoever rebels against the authority is rebelling against what God has instituted, and those who do so will bring judgment on themselves. |