Discussion»Questions»Life and Society» Posse. Mob. Gang. Cabal. Group. Political Party. Religion. Which has, can, will do the most harm to the belongers? Why?
I will say religion has caused the greatest harm throughout human history, and still is to this day. World empire of false religion has deceived untold billions for millenniums. Religious leaders have for the most part been in positions of trust, in positions of caring and supposedly nurturing, and comforting, as well as imparting hope to others. The false religious leaders have exploited the masses and incited hatred of truth.
This post was edited by Autumnleaves at June 14, 2017 12:07 PM MDT
I sadly agree with thee Autumn. Look at what Muslim terrorists have done to Islam. There were Christian Crusades that devastated people. I think in Ireland the Catholics/Protestants have been at war since forever. I don't how much of the hatred between Jews and Palestinians stems from religious differences. Jews were targeted by Nazis for genocide. Armenian Christians were targeted by Turks for genocide.The "religion" of Scientology sounds frightening and harmful. The religious right seems ever so self-righteous and believes it is ever so superior to all other religious beliefs. Look at all the harm they have done. Thank you for your thoughtful analysis and Happy Wednesday. I wish it were otherwise.
This post was edited by RosieG at June 14, 2017 12:07 PM MDT
Based on the phrasing of your question ... the answer would be gang or cabal. They are the only groups that routinely cause harm to their own members (or "belongers"). All the other groups focus the harm they cause outward ... to people/things NOT belonging to themselves.
Autumnleaves 