Hi Bill,
Yes I have seen those reports as well. Very sad.
Regarding how this can be done in the name of religion, unfortunately it is something that has happened all too often in history when people have mixed religion with politics. It seems to be a case of people saying "I am right, therefore you must do as I say. If not, I must kill you to stop you contaiminating others". Looking over history, there has never really been true freedom of religion anywhere in the world. Religious persecution and oppression seems to be the norm whenever a group of religious fanatics obtain political power. From the Jews in Biblical times, to the moslems during the dark ages, to the Catholic church and others during the reformation, to the colonists in America, and on to today.
Actually, I wonder just how much these people believe in their religion. Do they really believe it, or are they just using it as a way to further their power? I am not sure.
Regards,
Maurice
Yes I have seen those reports as well. Very sad.
Regarding how this can be done in the name of religion, unfortunately it is something that has happened all too often in history when people have mixed religion with politics. It seems to be a case of people saying "I am right, therefore you must do as I say. If not, I must kill you to stop you contaiminating others". Looking over history, there has never really been true freedom of religion anywhere in the world. Religious persecution and oppression seems to be the norm whenever a group of religious fanatics obtain political power. From the Jews in Biblical times, to the moslems during the dark ages, to the Catholic church and others during the reformation, to the colonists in America, and on to today.
Actually, I wonder just how much these people believe in their religion. Do they really believe it, or are they just using it as a way to further their power? I am not sure.
Regards,
Maurice
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