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Have you ever noticed how similar politics and religion are? Both make promises and predictions that rarely come to pass. Both set standards that are either unreasonable or impossible to attain. Both believe their sovereign leaders are fair and/or flawless, but the truth is that is only imaginary.

Both crusade for a better life, but usually hopes and dreams remain what they are. Both promote freedom, equality and justice, yet only a minority enjoys those rights. Both vow to be transparent and trustworthy, but historically that is something that almost never happens.

Both offer help and safety, but generally only to select groups. Both are charitable, but how and what they give is frequently hidden. Both accept donations, but how that money is used is anybody’s guess. Both have people in charge who are sometimes an embarrassment and often a disappointment.

Both govern and regulate in such a way that compromise is seldom the direction taken. Both are preoccupied with control and misrepresentation, but neither will admit it. Both are plagued with deception, hatred and violence and few are held accountable.