Religion rests on the acceptance of unprovable ideas: the existence of a supernatural power beyond our comprehension, of a supreme being with total control and of life after death. Religion arose from the problems faced by human society in its attempts to achieve order and control nature. We made god in our own image. Religion preaches humility, submission, self-contempt and obedience. It puts forward the most conservative view of society. Religion cannot be reconciled with a rational view of the universe and society.
Humans made gods in their own image. The rule of immortal gods reflects and serves to justify rule by mortal masters in society. Why else is he called "King"? Indeed. why else is he "he" rather than "she"? Like our real rulers, gods are portrayed as all-powerful yet merciful, presiding over human misery. If gods exist, they are our enemies.
Christmas evolved from an ancient pagan festival and pre-Christian origin. It is supposed to celebrate the birth of "Jesus Christ", a possibly legendary figure claimed as the Messiah and as a demigod. He is the focal point of one the most powerful and widespread, oppressive and stultifying religious movements that have tortured humanity.
Nowadays Christmas is mostly a secular festival when for a few days wage slaves indulge in what festivities they can afford. It is the tradition at Christmas to speak of Peace on Earth and Good Will To All. But think of the tragedy of the want, the wars and the waste that prevails over the world.
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