What is the role of religion in society?
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"Religion should not be a fear-management system that glorifies symbols; it must inspire authentic inquiry and inner growth, embracing life rather than comforting fictions."
According to Osho, organized religion largely functions as a fear-management system: it exploits humanity’s fear of death by glorifying crucifixion, resurrection, and miracles, offering consolations instead of transformation. Such “Crossianity” worships symbols, not life or authentic teaching. A truly cultured society should question claims openly and value inner growth, not punish inquiry or cling to comforting fictions.
Religion often tells comforting stories because we fear death, but real spirituality means facing fear, growing inside, and asking questions.
Why this matters practically
- Spot and drop fear-based beliefs; choose life-affirming practices.
- Replace blind belief with honest inquiry and personal experience.
- Support open discussion and testing of ideas instead of dogma.
- Replace blind belief with honest inquiry and personal experience.
- Support open discussion and testing of ideas instead of dogma.
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