Page 72 - Satan's Sly Game: The False Religion of People-Worship

SATAN'S SLY GAME:
THE FALSE RELIGION OF PEOPLE-WORSHIP

their homes in a way that society, especially other wealthy peo-
ple, would appreciate.
If society chose to decorate with the color green for a partic-
ular year, these individuals choose green too, even if they don't
like it; and if red is in vogue, they use red. Wanting everything
to be just right becomes a matter of pride for them. Influenced by
the "let them say" and "let them think" mentality, they spend
their whole lives doing things to display their wealth. They
spend their summers in the most popular vacation spots and go
skiing in the most stylish winter resorts. They send their chil-
dren to school abroad and buy their clothes from other coun-
tries. In their circle of acquaintances they let it be known that
"they have money too" and so buy an expensive yacht. Even if
they do not sail it themselves, they moor it in a harbor to show it
off. If there are people they want to impress, they take them sail-
ing, treating their guests to the best food and drink to emphasize
that they do not lack for anything.
If a person has money, of course there is nothing wrong
with acting in this way if one wants to; in fact, if he takes real
pleasure in doing these things, they are blessings. But most of
the people we have been talking about think in this distorted
way. They want only one thing: For people to observe that they
are wealthy, generous and like to spend. This gives them a sense
of selfish satisfaction, boosts their morale and increases their
motivation. If they do not hear what they want to, they become
upset, discouraged, depressed and take no pleasure in anything.
But were they asked to show the same eagerness in teaching oth-
ers religious morality and increasing the number of believers in
Allah, probably they would decline the invitation. Because they
act in compliance with an ignorant rationale they are more inter-

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