‘In the beginning, there was religion, a system of belief that was conceived by a small organization of men to offer hope, peace and understanding. The Bible and many other sacred texts were written by a small organization of men to provide a practice for learning, language, growth and a structure for righteous living.

Religion is a congregational (group) belief that follows a curriculum of verses, hymns, sermons, lectures, passages, practices, teachings, prayer and fellowship. There is a hierarchy of small organizations of men whom preside over God’s will and testament for the flock (people). This is where the vision for religion takes a heretical turn.

Religion could be perceived as a system of control, manipulation and distraction.’

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