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This is basically the origin of all religions, especially 'modern' monotheistic ones. Good, sensible ideas (at the time!) get codified. Throw in a charismatic
by mrsebastian 15y ago
This is basically the origin of all religions, especially 'modern' monotheistic ones.
Good, sensible ideas (at the time!) get codified. Throw in a charismatic leader of some kind who (apparently) goes around trumpeting these smart ideas. Voila, religion.
- Alex3917 15y agoAny dead religion is by definition not a modern religion. If you look at religious movements started within the last 50 years in the U.S., there are few if any that fit that pattern.
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- stouset 15y agoBy which you mean they have charismatic leaders with nonsensical ideas?
- mrsebastian 15y agoDangit, I was up to 5 points! And then... splat.