But the greater willingness to privately admit to being atheist reflects a general disillusionment with religion and what one Saudi called “a growing notion” that religion is being misused by authorities to control the population. This disillusionment is seen in a number of ways, ranging from ignoring clerical pronouncements to challenging and even mocking religious leaders on social media. The Emperor Constantine was the first leader to declare Christianity as the Roman State Religion, as a means of controlling the population. He chose the catholic sect because it was the most organized. Over the eons the atrocities committed in the name of religion have been deplorable!
Posted on: Sun, 15 Jun 2014 12:58:01 +0000
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