When talking about religion, it is safe to say that "art of manipulation" by people involved in such "Religion Inc." business did not change much since the great Inquisition. In the name of God (let's call it as symbol of faith) various churches have generated significant amount of wealth with the full support and help of respective governments. Now, on the verge of just another inquisition and religious war, it is a wake-up call for humanity to forever reject brainwashing and social control in the name of prosperity and "national security". Catholic church for example, went a very long way from a dusty cave in Jerusalem to extremely wealthy and powerful religion. 

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