DNA Clears the Fog Over Latino Links to Judaism in New Mexico

[Troubleshooter]

Religion was the first strong political structure. A tribal chief could just cave your skull in, but the shaman could make your life a living hell and keep you out of the afterlife.

Religion strengthened the viability of groups by bonding them together. It's hard to give up the inertia of believing in something that isn't necessary anymore.

To quote Ghandi, "Someone who doesn't believe that religion and politics aren't related doesn't understand either."

[Cyber Wolf]

Originally Posted by Troubleshooter

Religion was the first strong political structure. A tribal chief could just cave your skull in, but the shaman could make your life a living hell and keep you out of the afterlife.

Religion strengthened the viability of groups by bonding them together. It's hard to give up the inertia of believing in something that isn't necessary anymore.

To quote Ghandi, "Someone who doesn't believe that religion and politics aren't related doesn't understand either."

I like this point. The mere thought of someone 'powerful' enough to able to exert control over you even after you've died can make for a good nightmare.

[Troubleshooter]

Originally Posted by Cyber Wolf

I like this point. The mere thought of someone 'powerful' enough to able to exert control over you even after you've died can make for a good nightmare.

Imagine trying to motivate people to not eat their cow because they'll need the dung and the milk down the road, as opposed to saying that you can't kill the cow god because you'll miss out on heaven...