Religions are manipulated in order to serve those who govern society and not the other way around.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Religious institutions are often used by rulers to maintain control rather than guide the faithful.
- In plain terms
- Governments use religion to rule people, not the other way around.
- What can you take from it?
- Be critical of how authority uses belief systems.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Who benefits from religious dogma?
- Is faith ever truly free?
Another view
Many people use religion independently of political control.
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