It's not only deliberately negative reasons. Some people actually believe what they are saying (yes, mental illness) and/or actually want to help others. L. Ron Hubbard, "writing for a penny a word is ridiculous. If a man really wanted to make a million dollars, the best way to do it would be start his own religion. ~ As quoted in the Los Angeles Times (27 August 1978)
What motivates a person to start a religion?
by serendipity 13 Replies latest jw friends
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changeling
I don't really know, but here are some suggestions: greed, the desire for power, stupidity, madness...take your pick.
changeling
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shell69
Changeling, I agree.
Its all about power!
Shell
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Satanus
In the case of charlie russel, i think that arrogance played a big part, a sort of finger at the religious establishment. Also, he probably felt the need of others around him who believed the same as he. Acolytes bouyed him up during the disconfirmations. As well, he handled his embrionic religion like a business, as business ran in his family.
S