Max Swanson

Religion Unplugged: Spirituality or Fanaticism? Max Swanson

BOOK SUMMARY

Religions were created by humans from ancient myths. The spirituality, faith and morality that are implicit in religions should have ennobled humans. Instead, throughout history, religion has been plagued by intolerance, persecutions, and wars, that negated the benevolence contained in all religious doctrine. The problems besetting religion arise from fanaticism, lust for power, and dogmatism. These aspects of religion, as well as spirituality and the role of women, are discussed. The means for reforming religion are universal liberal education, religious democratization, improved communication among religions, and a renewal of spirituality.