Faith and Power

My parents have always believed that the West, or those in power, challenges our religion because they believe in Islam—that every sport, show, game, film, or anything else they create is meant to fight Islam. But why would they fight it?

I was thinking about why religion is so widespread and practised among certain groups of people. Imagine being a poor father, or a father who earns just enough to cover the family's monthly expenses. There is nothing extra, and taking risks isn't an option because of those family responsibilities. So he works and works without knowing why he's doing it, or what meaning lies behind providing for his family.

Wouldn't it be reasonable for someone in that situation to believe that his sacrifices aren't for nothing, and that there is a greater future in which he will be rewarded? That belief keeps people going, living their lives without challenging those in power.

First, they are ignorant of the truth, believe they know better, and think others are wrong and interfering with their beliefs. Second, they cannot see clearly enough to comprehend that what is in front of them is the only thing that is actually real. They cannot admit to themselves that they are wrong, or that eternal life is a dream every creature strives to achieve.

So they force themselves into these dreams, which is exactly what those in power want. They don't want these people to challenge them or give up on their miserable lives and kill themselves, since all these religions prohibit suicide and say it leads straight to the hell they spend their lives trying to avoid. It's reverse psychology.