Religion Policy in USSR 2.0
Religion plays a pivotal role in shaping societal structures and individual worldviews. Historically, it has been both a source of community and a tool for control. In USSR 2.0, we aim to create a balanced approach that fosters spiritual freedom while preventing exploitation in the name of god.
Problems with Past Religious Policies
The Old USSR's Suppression
The Soviet Union's approach to spirituality was marked by a paradoxical blend of groundbreaking research into non-material phenomena and strict suppression of public spiritual expression. While the regime supported pioneering studies in parapsychology, including investigations into psychokinetic abilities with figures like Nina Kulagina(Кулагина, Нинель Сергеевна) and telepathic claims by Wolf Messing(Мессинг, Вольф Григорьевич), it also established secretive military units like No. 10003(Войсковая часть №10003) to explore supernatural capabilities for strategic purposes. Despite this scientific curiosity, the USSR's public stance was one of atheistic suppression, viewing religion and spirituality as threats to ideological control, leading citizens to seek underground spiritual outlets. This dichotomy created a climate of distrust, highlighting the tension between scientific exploration and political ideology, where fear of losing control overshadowed potential benefits of understanding human consciousness.
Exploitation via Religion
Religion has historically served as a powerful tool for maintaining control and justifying inequality across various societies. In the Roman Empire, religious practices were adapted and synthesized to legitimize imperial authority, with emperors often being deified to discourage dissent. Similarly, Christianity and Islam, while originally offering hope and community, were co-opted by rulers to uphold their power, such as the divine right of kings in Europe and hierarchical structures in Islamic societies. Even in modern capitalist contexts, religious ideals are sometimes used to justify economic disparities, with notions like the Protestant work ethic linking overworking and doing slave labor as virtuous, and resting as sinful. Thus, religion has consistently been leveraged by those in power to maintain social order and control across different eras and cultures.
The Rise of Exploitative Deities: Yahweh(Jehovah) and Baal
Yahweh's Ascendancy: A Historical Shift to Monotheism
In the ancient world, the rise of Yahweh, also known as Jehovah, as the dominant deity marked a significant transition from polytheism to monotheism. Initially, Yahweh was recognized as the son of 'El,' the Father of gods. Over time, Yahweh challenged and surpassed other deities like Baal, by winning the war of Gods , Yahweh assert his authority and consolidating power. This shift from many gods to one God was pivotal, as it unified people under a single belief system, simplifying governance by establishing common rules.
The adoption of monotheism under Yahweh served not only as a religious framework but also as a mechanism for social control. By unifying diverse groups under one deity, it facilitated governance and imposed laws, reducing dissent. Biblical accounts, such as the destruction of Sodom and Gomorrah and the massacre of those who worshiped the golden calf in Exodus 32, illustrate severe consequences for disobedience, reinforcing obedience through fear.
8 When the Most High gave the nations their inheritance, when he divided all mankind, he set up boundaries for the peoples according to the number of the sons of Israel. 9 For the LORD’s portion is his people, Jacob his allotted inheritance - Deuteronomy 32
6 “I said, ‘You are “gods”; you are all sons of the Most High.’ - Psalm 82
Baal: The Golden Calf
Baal originated as a fertility deity in ancient Near Eastern religions, including Sumerian (Enlil, Anunnaki) and Canaanite traditions. The golden calf is his symbol. Over time, particularly through Christian demonology, Baal evolved into symbols like Beelzebub, associated with evil. The follower of Baal promotes homosexuality(Sodom and Gomorrah) and child sacriface, the elite class from Skull and Bones which own our world are Baal's followers.
In modern contexts, elites co-opt such imagery to reinforce ideologies. The 2024 Paris Olympics, for instance, may have used symbols referencing ancient deities, subtly promoting control mechanisms through cultural means.
36 They worshiped their idols, which became a snare to them. 37 They sacrificed their sons and their daughters to false gods. 38 They shed innocent blood, the blood of their sons and daughters, whom they sacrificed to the idols of Canaan, and the land was desecrated by their blood. - Psalms 106
Solutions for USSR 2.0: Balanced Spiritual Freedom
Promoting Diverse Spiritual Exploration
USSR 2.0 fosters an environment where individuals are free to explore various non-material realms and spiritual practices, embracing a rich tapestry of beliefs without the shackles of dogma. This includes delving into ancient concepts such as the akashic records, which hold the wisdom of the ages, the six paths, which offer diverse methodologies for achieving spiritual enlightenment, and the krama, the spiritual principle of cause and effect where a person's actions and intentions determine their future experiences and destiny. The practice of samadhi, a state of deep meditation leading to profound consciousness, is also encouraged, allowing individuals to connect with their inner selves and the universe.
In addition to these practices, USSR 2.0 supports learning from revered figures like Kṣitigarbha, the Buddhist bodhisattva symbolizing compassion and liberation, Jesus Christ, whose teachings emphasize love and forgiveness, and Vishnu, the preserver and protector of the universe, known for maintaining cosmic order and balance through his various avatars. By drawing from such diverse sources, individuals can craft a spiritual journey that is personally meaningful and fulfilling.
Banning Harmful Worship Practices
USSR 2.0 stands firmly against any form of worship or practice that perpetuates exploitation or harm. Deities like Yahweh and Baal, whose histories are intertwined with oppression and control, will not be venerated in this society. This prohibition extends to modern practices linked to manipulation, such as those associated with Megachurches, which often exploit their followers for financial gain.
Furthermore, any practices that running Megachurch to collect wealth in the name of Yehweh ,involving heinous acts like child sacrifice or promoting homosexuality agenda to worship Baal are strictly forbidden. USSR 2.0 is committed to ensuring that religion and spirituality serve as tools for liberation and personal growth, rather than instruments of oppression. By upholding these principles, we aim to create a society where spiritual expression flourishes in harmony with the values of freedom, equality, and justice.
Conclusion: A Society Free from Exploitive Religion
USSR 2.0's religion policy aims to create a society where spirituality enriches lives without enabling exploitation. By learning from past mistakes and addressing current abuses, we foster an equitable world where diverse beliefs coexist harmoniously.
Extra:
The Early History of God: Yahweh and Other Deities in Ancient Israel
Yahweh and the gods of Canaan; a historical analysis of two contrasting faiths
The origins of biblical monotheism : Israel's polytheistic background and the Ugaritic texts
Beyond the texts : an archaeological portrait of ancient Israel and Judah
Samadhi Part 1 - Maya, the Illusion of the Self