This informative, non-fiction book is titled "Christianity and
Other Superstitions." It is controversial, while candidly showing
how most religions are based on superstitions and how they affect
us all in the modern world. Starting with the basic fears in early
man that led to his creation of gods and religions, it traces the
development of ancient myths and superstitions to the births of
modern religions. It follows the evolution of Christianity and
Islam from ancient Mideastern pagan beliefs to their present day
doctrines and practices. Highlighted in this discussion are the
absurdities and violence of the Old Testament followed by the
tearing down of the sacraments, rites, and Christian traditions,
which have their origins in earlier pagan cults. The New Testament
is examined, beginning with the life of Jesus, His disciples, the
nativity and the crucifixion. The historical background of the
gospels and letters of the apostles are also explained. The purpose
here will be to show how the biblical stories of Jesus have been
taken out of context and falsified by the clergy throughout history
in order to promote their earthly goals. The Crusades and The
Inquisition, their motives and consequences are discussed at some
length. Although the intent here is not to make a mockery of
Christianity, at times the facts speak persuasively to this effect.
Islam and its prophet Muhammad, are examined historically and
philosophically. The influence of Islam in the world is shown in
general and specific to the acts of terrorism seen today. The
history and context of the passages in the Koran that are most
responsible for this violence are also identified. Finally, the
events before and after the bombing of the Twin Towers, the
overpopulation of Muslims in Europe and the threat of this
sometimes fanatic group to the Western World should generate
concerns worldwide among any person who is in any way enlightened.
Explored too, while only briefly, are fanatic groups such as; The
Peoples Temple of Jim Jones, Scientology, David Koresh's Branch
Davidians and The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. And
yes, an expose' into the background of the Mormon religion should
convince most readers that it too exhibits its own brand of
fanaticism. A subsequent chapter delves into the inner workings of
the Catholic Church and its involvement and cover-up of the
epidemic of pedophilia among its clergy. Individual cases and the
connection to the heirachy are examined. Names and dates of the
abuses are documented in detail and the actions and inactions of
Church authorities are revealed. Because of scientific advancement,
controversy in the Roman Catholic Church, and the threat of Islam,
books of this nature are seeing a surge in popularity. There are
books that deal in faith vs. reason, creationism vs. evolution,
examination of the gospels, Muslim fanaticism, atheism, the life of
Jesus, roots of Christianity through paganism, false messiahs,
renegade messiahs and the false nature of all belief in the
supernatural. This book attempts to visit all of these subjects
while taking one step further. One provocative chapter will show
the implications that expose the ex-pope to charges of aiding and
abetting criminal pedophile priests during his twenty four year
term as head of the Congregration for the Doctrine of the Faith
formally known as the Congregation for the Inquisition]. It spends
time venturing into an up-to-the-minute and detailed expose of
crimes against humanity by the Roman Catholic Church, crimes that
were reviewed, condoned, and kept secret by Cardinal Joseph
Ratzinger AKA, Pope Benedict XVI. A call for the arrest and trial
of the pope, himself, is suggested as a certainty were he outside
of the realm, privileges and protection of Vatican City."
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