Music Religion??

[spiderlandcapt]

(first post)


So I have been thinking about religions in the current, and past world and noticing how they start out as a single belief, then slowly spread like a MEME and if it catches on, then it usually becomes more established (I.E. Religion)

Almost all of those, if not every single one ends up joining into the business world in some way, where common sense is ruled out by the dollar.

Starting new belief systems, and then spreading them, and hopefully establishing a religion seems to be a ridiculous task for some to attempt, but I think I might try it.

I have been reading "This is Your Brain on Music" as well as "Music, The Brain, and Ecstasy" and they definitely coincide with my personal beliefs I have held for years.

My question to you (JREF) is if any of you know any content that could debunk the belief that the music is the spiritual connection to our (my personal belief the we have a) soul and is the strongest catalyst in the search for why we have come as far as we have.


We will talk more...

[jesus_freak]

UMMMMM....Read your Bible and pray!!!

[grayman]

First, prove the soul exists.

Until then, this is merely a discussion of opinions about myths.

[articulett]

The last 4 podcasts on atheist talk are about cults... (positing that all religions start as cults before some get enough members to become "denominations") http://www.mnatheists.org/atheist_talk/

They talk about how music is often used to make people feel connected to god or as if they are having a religious experience, because when people are moved or are having feelings they don't understand, it's easy to provide a "higher truth" kind of explanation. They are good shows all around.

[XBoxWarrior]

They talk about how music is often used to make people feel connected to god or as if they are having a religious experience, because when people are moved or are having feelings they don't understand, it's easy to provide a "higher truth" kind of explanation. They are good shows all around.

Isn't that kinda what Manson did? ;)

Well it could have been the drugs too.......

So I would suggest that if you wanna start a "new religion" look to the masters of late; Koresh, Manson, even Jones...Look how well it turned out for them.

Joseph Smith got lucky! He was just lucky in a time when people had a new freedom, and he took 'em for all they were worth.......but if I recall correctly, he still got his head handed to him.

Good Luck! :)