Belief in a god or gods who intervene in the world to create order is a core element of global religions,” (Adam Green).
Without belief in that God, people choose to subscribe to conspiracy theories. While there are certainly unseen actors, more elaborate and improbable conspiracy theories are obviously a substitute for God for those who can no longer make themselves believe in Him.
Things just aren’t all that well-run. If only it all was a giant conspiracy theory. Then we could all rest assured that like the stock on any other well-run ranch, we would be properly fed and watered before we were sheared.
…but we haven’t even that consolation. If anyone is in charge, they’re spectacularly incompetent.
Ill.: Athena and Poseidon, competing for the title of Patron God of the City. Athena won. Athena never had a lover and was known as Athena Parthenos, “Virgin Athena”. The temple Parthenon takes its name from her virginity. Mary, the wife of Joseph and mother of Jesus and his brothers, is also believed to be a virgin. What obsession these peoples had with virginity?
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