religion is truly the "opium " of the people....
it makes the believers lose their critical thinking, their own humanity,
to be replaced by whatever the doctrines their church teaches them...
above, still true sa RC ngayon. Over time, their doctrine change kahit ngayon.
it teaches the people to accept whatever the government do to them without thinking,
without question without complaints....they can not see what is behind the negativity and the complaining,
they are quick to dismiss, and quickly cringe at mere hint of dissent....
for according to them, the leaders were appointed by god....
and so we have to be subservient always...
I am glad and blessed that Jesus followed the government? Nasaan kaya tayo ngayon if Jesus disobey the authority of Pilate? and what if Peter successfully defended Jesus. Jesus was wrongfully accused, did Jesus rebel/complains against the government?
Even Jesus pay His taxes.
If you read the Bible carefully, one of Its main topic is for us to be submissive to any authority except if it violates/transgresses the Word of God.
Isa sa mga bagay na God really hate is a proud heart, a rebellious heart just like Satan.
If this government gave me rights to do things that will violate the Word of God, I will never exercise that right.