Part 7/9:
Religion and the Control Paradigm
Ending on the theme of religion, the discussion underscores how belief systems can lead to the relinquishing of individual power. Differences between the teachings of historical figures versus the doctrines imposed by organized religion illustrate how spirituality has been manipulated for control.
The commentary on Jesus’s teachings leads to a broader critique on the nature of faith as a tool for societal control. Beliefs are critiqued as often diverging from a foundational understanding of love and connection, transformed into dogmas that reinforce obedience to authority figures.