Publisher's Synopsis
Christianity and Other Superstitions is an account that calls into question the foundation of religions and how they affect us all in the modern world. Starting with the basic fears in early man that led to his creation of gods and religions, it traces the development of ancient myths and superstitions to the births of Christianity and Islam from Middle Eastern pagan beliefs to their present day doctrines and practices. It shows how the biblical stories of Jesus have been taken out of context and falsified by the clergy throughout history in order to promote their earthly goals. Islam and its prophet Muhammad are examined historically and philosophically. The influence of Islam in the world is shown in general and specific to the acts of terrorism seen today. It exposes the history and context of the passages in the Koran that are most responsible for this violence. Explored also, are fanatic groups such as; The Peoples Temple of Jim Jones, Scientology and David Koresh's Branch Davidians. The background of the Mormon religion should convince most readers that it too exhibits its own brand of fanaticism. The inner workings of the Catholic Church shows it's involvement and cover-up of the epidemic of sexual abuse among its clergy. Individual cases and the connection to the hierarchy are examined. This connects the ex-pope to aiding and abetting criminal pedophile priests during his twenty-four-year term as head of the Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith [formally known as the Congregation for the Inquisition]. It spends time venturing into an up-to-the-minute and detailed exposé of crimes against humanity by the Roman Catholic Church, crimes that were reviewed, condoned, and kept secret by Cardinal Joseph Ratzinger AKA Pope Benedict XVI. A call for the arrest and trial of the ex-pope, himself, would be a certainty were he outside of the realm, privileges and protection of Vatican City.
