THE MAKING & BREAKING OF ORGANIZED RELIGION

This essay summarizes some history, some facts, some impressions, some observations, some biases, some opinions, lots of quotes, many questions, not so many answers but some tentative conclusions about Organized Religions - how they started, how they have evolved, where they have brought us and what the next chapter of their evolution might be. It also explores the disappointing and discouraging moral and ethical attitudes and actions of today’s world leaders. Finally, it suggests an individual plan of action to develop a new personal credo, driven by our own self-governance; empowering us to rise to higher ideals; and inspiring us, as compassionate and caring individuals, to strive for world peace and justice.