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->''"A large part of the mythology that develops around each of these doctrines, from its liturgy to its rules and taboos, comes from [[CorruptChurch the bureaucracy generated as they develop]] and not from the supposed supernatural act that originated them. Most of the simple, well-intentioned anecdotes are a mixture of common sense and folklore, and all the belligerent force they eventually develop comes from a subsequent interpretation of those principles, or even their distortion, at the hands of bureaucrats. The administrative and hierarchic aspects seem to be crucial in the evolution of belief systems. The truth is first revealed to all men, but very quickly individuals appear claiming sole authority and a duty to interpret, administer and, if need be, [[BrainwashingForTheGreaterGood alter this truth in the name of the common good]]. To this end they establish a powerful and potentially repressive organization. This phenomenon, that biology shows us is common to any social group, soon transforms the doctrine into a means of achieving control and political power. Divisions, wars and break-ups become inevitable. Sooner or later, the word becomes flesh and the flesh bleeds."''
-->--'''David Martín'''

->''"Do you want to live, Martín?"''
-->--'''Andreas Corelli'''

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