If the swimming pastrami creature promises me virgins in this very life, I may sign on.
I do imagine violence helps. Nothing kicks off a religion like persecution, martyrdom and murder in the deity's name. For a peaceful beginning, I think it boils down to luck...mainly in the form of willing converts disgusted by their present circumstances. Subsequent violence is just a catalyst towards faster future acceptance.
I do imagine violence helps. Nothing kicks off a religion like persecution, martyrdom and murder in the deity's name. For a peaceful beginning, I think it boils down to luck...mainly in the form of willing converts disgusted by their present circumstances. Subsequent violence is just a catalyst towards faster future acceptance.