God and the government = control.
There is a centuries old phrase " fear gawd " or " god fearing " that is most reflective of theocracy. ...anyone afraid to say BULLSHIT to alleged virgins birthing alleged baby gods in dirty donkey stables IS STILL CONTROLLED BY McCARTHYISM
 GreenAtheist
                                                
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                                                May 26, 2018
                                            
                                                
                                                    GreenAtheist
                                                
                                                Level 8
                                                May 26, 2018                                            
                                        Yes, in many cultures in this past the leader, (king, pharaoh, emperor and grand poo-bah), were said to be living gods. Japan as recent as the 20th century.
 PickledRick
                                                
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                                                May 24, 2018
                                            
                                                
                                                    PickledRick
                                                
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                                                May 24, 2018                                            
                                        Yes - both religion and government benefit most from "sheeple" !
 evergreen
                                                
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                                                May 24, 2018
                                            
                                                
                                                    evergreen
                                                
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                                                May 24, 2018                                            
                                        THE EMPEROR HAS NO CLOTHES ON say the children. ...hush say the fearsome believers