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In reply to the discussion: do you believe there was a historical figure the Jesus story was built on? [View all]RainDog
(28,784 posts)one way or the other.
I don't believe in a resurrection, or any other miracles/special interventions claimed by any religion regarding their beliefs.
I think the resurrection story co-opts nature myths that were the basis for nature deities.
I am insulted by religions that attempt to make these stories male-centered, when this is such an obvious lie and an attempt to destroy any sacred female attributes. Because they do this, I tend to view such religious beliefs as a form of "evil" in this world that is upheld by those who benefit from them.
Because I think codifying hatred/enslavement for one gender through religion is a form of evil. It is practiced with impunity, and by those who claim they speak for a deity. So, by extension, I see those who practice those religions as people who, whether intentionally or not, perpetuate evil in this world. I don't think most do it intentionally, however.
All forms of slavery are evil because they perpetuate inhumanity toward others, no matter the "difference" that justifies such actions.
Jesus never spoke against slavery, fwiw.