Hello Peter,

>>The holy books and teachings of each religion were created
>>a long time ago, and in part reflect the prejudices and errors
>>that were popular at the time they were written.
>>Many bigots find "proofs" of their beliefs in over-literal or
>>incorrect or fake interpretations of the holy books and
>>teachings of each religion.

>Jo>Brand new to this  echo...
>Jo>This is the first thing I've run into...that makes sense. :-)

PC>hello John and Joe ....  I'd have to agree, based upon the rulers
PC>wanting to make their devine right as having come from God, they
PC>had the clergy, they installed in their "jobs" re-write Bibles
PC>to show their devine rule.

How many books did the Buddha write?
How many books did Confucius write?
How many books did Jesus write?
How many books did Muhammad write?

The point is, it often is not the one who is revered who
wrote the books, but rather those who seek to benefit from
those who believe.  Can an individual who is non-Christian
be elected president of the USA?  Can an individual who is
non-Muslim be elected president of a Muslim country?  Can
an individual who is a non-Jew be elected prime minister
of Israel?  I think not.

A power-mad ayatollah would use Islam as a means to control his people.
A power-mad preacher would use Christianity as a means to control his
people.  A power-mad rabbi would use Judaism as a means to control his
people.  The ayatollah/preacher/rabbi might act as a power behind the
throne, with an elected leader being under his control.  And that would
be the basis for a conspiracy, would it not?

PC>carry on .... you guys have provided food for thought to those of
PC>the silent readers society.

Food for thought?  You want food for thought?  Okay.  You got it -

Suppose the next election for president of the USA is between
an openly gay candidate and an openly atheist candidate.  Which
candidate would be most likely to win?

--Lee


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