When one takes the time to look at the three big monotheistic religions of today; traditional Torah believers, Muslims and Christians it is not long that upon reading in these Holy Books that one comes to the conclusion that there is nothing inherently wrong with this belief system as it all ties together to form a platform for peace and cooperation under the banner of love for God and love for one another. I intentionally exclude The Talmud here as it is NOT a holy book but rather an extrapolation of rabinical doctrines, dogmas and traditions unrealated to the texts of any of the above,except to distort and manipulate them. A truly religious person is not one that brings harm to others. It is not until the Scriptures of the Holy Books are twisted and distorted to suit a political pre-determined agenda do we see such destructive agencing of religion and politics. There are not joined anywhere except in the distortions of those with another completely side agenda to pursue and religious position then becomes nothing but a pawn in the equasion. Does this make religious belief "wrong"? Or is it not rather the twisting and distorting of the overall message of peace the thing that is wrong? Religion, in it's true form, has never been at the root of hate toward others, however we need not look very far into history to see that those who have distorted religious belief for a political agenda have commited untold atrocities and it is religious belief that has suffered the backlash. So it is today with the so-called christian support for the criminal and unjust wars (plural) being waged for yet another political agenda. Scripture has been distorted and manipulated so that those with a fore-concluded political agenda can jsutify to themselves and others what would otherwise be outright acts of barbarism, and again it is the belief system that is being denigrated instead of those who have distroted and manipulated it. This is not slated to change, althopuhg itis important to understand what really is going on, in that respect, and not categorize all who hold a religious belief system as part of the problem when these later want NOTHING to do with the present political agenda being forced upon the world, all in the name of what is Holy, of course. Jesus spent a lot of time going after just such hypocrites and they finally killed His physical body for it too, however His teachings have survived the ages as a reminder and guide to those who truly seek communion with a higher godhead, and embrace peace. This is not to say that there are not other religious belief systems that do not hold as dear the concepts of peace and respect for others, because there are. I am merely here dealing with those that are most affecting the world we live in at present, and who hold the reins to the direction things will go in.
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