Science, Creation & EvolutionThe evolution of religion :: Re: The evolution of religionHuman history is filled with "slaves" revolting against their "alpha" males, which is also true in the animal kingdom. An old lion, stallion, buck, and etc. will loose his position in the hierarchy when he can no longer control younger males. Wars fought in the name of “religion” are usually fought for reasons other than religion. Weak but wealthy men can purchase the use of mercenaries to fight for them. So what motivates human beings to fight is usually land, money, food, and etc. not faith in a god or gods. Religious beliefs led Tibet to become a pacifist nation that is now controlled by an atheist government. Religious beliefs lead Christian Europe to invade Islam controlled Asia Minor but European nobles seeking land and positions for their younger sons is what motivated them to go to war. Greed was the reason Catholic armies sacked Byzantine Istanbul during the 4th Crusade, so you had Christian nations invading a Muslim nation where a Christian church was almost eliminated. Politics and greed not religious reasons were behind the Crusades. Under closer analysis of what motivates mankind destroys your thesis. |
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