My early thoughts on Christ

I remember when I was in grade 7 I had what I though was an insightful question. My religion teacher did not think so and did not like the question very much. We had learned (the later to be falsified) stuff about the "noble savage" native Americans. I asked if the natives were acting Christian would they have to be converted? He said, of course, yes.

I though this was odd since if you acted Christian would it matter if the belief system had the right name. Well now I know the answer is OF COURSE! This was an early episode of the start my questioning religion. What a world view that it needs to be correctly named or else it is invalid.

Of course in the name of a "loving" (as all religions refer to themselves) world view it doesn't make sense but in terms of a political tool it makes perfect sense. If more people agree with the superstition it gives the leaders more power (see 2003 Iraq war). I mean if someone came up to you and said I worship a guy who says his mother was a virgin, you'd have a god laugh if you weren't familiar with Jeudeo-Christian mythology. But if many people believe it, it can become a death sentence to disbelieve it (see the various inquisitions). But not everyone has the mental stamina to always question and think for themselves. Remember it is Christians who call themselves sheep!