After my own spiritual quest took me to India a few years ago, I developed an interest in religions and practical philosophy and came to certain less-than-spiritual conclusions. Despite going through the 'born-again' experience, which was very real but all too short, I think I now understand the difference between genuine spiritual experience (a Shane Warne leg-break) and an out and out scam.
In short, take man's natural spiritual aspect, hire some scribes to write a few Babylonian Harry Potter yarns to capture it, then channel it as you see fit. Teach man he is powerless and must obey 'God', then invoke 'God' at every turn. Convince him he needs intermediaries to intercede between him and The Almighty and you've just enslaved the whole human race. It's a doddle.
We see that the Vatican controls 2 billion people. Islam 1 billion. Buddhism another 500 million and so on.
Need a million dollars? Easy. Just invent your own religion. Scientology is trendy, you can tell people don't get it, as the Pyramid and Snake symbolism is a dead giveaway to Illuminati watchers.
Lots more here... http://www.religiousworlds.com/newreligions.html
Since the old religions are being discredited and the new ones aren't catching on too well, I think it is time for the Messiah to make a comeback. I've got it sussed. Commission a book that says Jesus actually survived the Crucifixion and had children. Give it maximum publicity. Eh Voila! 'A new Messiah! Hurrah! We're saved!'
My bet is on Prince William. The 'Lamb of God'.
Or cloven hoof?
Handsome chap. The girls will love it.
