Weird and Religious
There are reports in Islamic tradition that the Prophet’s night journey involved travelling from Mecca to Jerusalem and then ascending through multiple heavens in a single night, meeting earlier prophets along the way and seeing paradise and hell. The journey is presented as both physical and supernatural.
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In the name of religion
2010, Jos, Nigeria. Christian and Muslim communities engaged in cycles of massacre and reprisal. Each side justified violence as protecting their faith group, defending land tied to religious identity, and avenging earlier attacks.
Fact
In Sikhism, remembrance of God is meant to continue during daily life, and Sikhism does not limit spirituality to special times or places.
The ignorant Muslim
Islam provides a particularly clear case study of believers not knowing their own religion. Many Muslims proudly declare the Qur’an to be perfect, eternal, and unmatched, yet they have never read it in a language they understand. Large numbers cannot read Arabic at all. They recite sounds without meaning and are taught that the act itself is virtuous. Understanding becomes secondary. Submission is primary. This is not a flaw in the system. It is the system working as intended.
Quote of the day
“I count religion but a childish toy, and hold there is no sin but ignorance.” Christopher Marlowe.
Ask the right question
If meditation or prayer can influence physical reality, why can this not be demonstrated reliably in laboratories?
Religious Crooks
Sathya Sai Baba was an Indian spiritual leader with millions of followers, associated with major charitable projects but also long standing allegations from critics of staged miracles, financial secrecy, and abuse, all strongly denied by his organisation.
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If a real God existed, would he allow crooks to act on his behalf?