12 Mythbusting Moments Necessary Because Of Organized Religion
![12 Mythbusting Moments Necessary Because Of Organized Religion](https://s3.crackedcdn.com/phpimages/imageset/8/7/3/893873_320x180.jpg)
Welcome, dear reader, to this list of curious beliefs and theories that have been put forward as truth according to organized religion. From the Catholic Church’s declaration that beavers are fish to the Native American’s "lost tribes" theory, this list will take you on a journey through time, exploring the beliefs of the past and their impact on the present.
We’ll start with the Catholic Church’s declaration that beavers are actually fish, so people could eat them during Lent. We’ll explore the Nation of Islam’s belief that a group of 24 black scientists are in charge of the world and that a scientist who wasn’t part of the group made the white race and gave them control of the planet for 6,000 years. Finally, we’ll explore the John the Beloved and the Three Nephites, who, it is said, are still around, doing their best to help people come closer to God until He returns.
So, without further ado, let’s dive into this list of baffling beliefs and theories that are considered literally true. Enjoy.
Church: 1, Animals: 0.
![RELIGIOUS MYTHS ANIMALS CAN BE PUT ON TRIAL THE CATHOLIC CHURCH In medieval Europe, animals were tried and sentenced to death for crimes such as attacking humans. As it so happened, the Church often used the proceedings as an opportunity to demand tithes from the people. CRACKED](https://s3.crackedcdn.com/phpimages/imageset/6/4/8/893648.jpg)
"Lost Tribes" Theory: Sure, why not?
![RELIGIOUS MYTHS NATIVE AMERICANS CAME FROM ISRAEL THE MORMON CHURCH The Mormon Church believes that Native Americans are actually descended from ancient Israelites who crossed the Atlantic Ocean thousands of years ago. Calling that a wild claim seems generous. CRACKED](https://s3.crackedcdn.com/phpimages/imageset/6/4/7/893647.jpg)
Wise Old Jesus: Magic Homunculus Edition.
![RELIGIOUS MYTHS JESUS WAS BORN AS A TINY ADULT THE CATHOLIC CHURCH In the Middle Ages, painters showed the child Jesus as a grown man, just very small, to show how wise he was. The idea was that Jesus was perfect at birth, and could not change (he'd just get bigger). CRACKED](https://s3.crackedcdn.com/phpimages/imageset/6/4/4/893644.jpg)
Cimabue
Coffee: Banned.
![RELIGIOUS MYTHS COFFEE IS SATANIC THE CATHOLIC CHURCH Coffee was believed by Catholics back in the day to be some intoxicating Islamic drink, and was even referred to as the devil's cup until Pope Clement VIII declared it was just too tasty to let only infidels enjoy it. CRACKED](https://s3.crackedcdn.com/phpimages/imageset/6/4/2/893642.jpg)
Lions and Jesus: surprisingly similar?
![RELIGIOUS MYTHS LION CUBS ARE BORN DEAD THE CATHOLIC CHURCH One Catholic tradition compares lions to Jesus, holding that lion cubs are born dead and their fathers breathe on them after three days to bring them to life, which is like Jesus' resurrection. Well, medieval Christians were creative in some ways, at least. CRACKED](https://s3.crackedcdn.com/phpimages/imageset/6/4/9/893649.jpg)
Aristotle debunked... eventually.
![RELIGIOUS MYTHS NO SUCH THING AS A VACUUM IN NATURE THE CATHOLIC CHURCH Aristotle's idea that everything was made up of water, earth, fire, and air, and there was no such thing as a vacuum, was widely accepted by the Catholic Church for centuries. CRACKED](https://s3.crackedcdn.com/phpimages/imageset/6/5/0/893650.jpg)
Black scientists in charge? White race created? Sure.
![RELIGIOUS MYTHS WHITE PEOPLE ARE AN EXPERIMENT GONE WRONG THE NATION OF ISLAM Adherents of this religious/political organization believe that a group of 24 black scientists are in charge of the world, and that a scientist who wasn't part of the group made the white race and gave them control of the planet for 6,000 years. CRACKED](https://s3.crackedcdn.com/phpimages/imageset/6/5/1/893651.jpg)
Crusaders’ false god-fearing.
![RELIGIOUS MYTHS MUSLIMS WORSHIP TERMAGANT THE CATHOLIC CHURCH Termagant is what, during the Crusades, Catholics called the god they thought Muslims worshiped. No, it's not clear at all why they thought this, as there's nothing remotely close to a deity called Termagant in Islam. CRACKED](https://s3.crackedcdn.com/phpimages/imageset/6/4/5/893645.jpg)
Still waiting, then.
![RELIGIOUS MYTHS THREE IMMORTAL GUYS WALK THE EARTH THE MORMON CHURCH The Three Nephites, who are immortal, are still walking around, according to the Mormon Church, and they're doing their best to help people come closer to God until Не returns. CRACKED](https://s3.crackedcdn.com/phpimages/imageset/6/4/6/893646.jpg)
Adam’s Missouri Vacation
![RELIGIOUS MYTHS THE GARDEN OF EDEN IS IN MISSOURI THE MORMON CHURCH The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints believes that the Garden of Eden was located in Jackson County, Missouri, and that Adam traveled east of Eden to what is now Daviess County, Missouri, to the spot Mormons call Adam-ondi-Ahman. CRACKED](https://s3.crackedcdn.com/phpimages/imageset/6/4/3/893643.jpg)
Fooled by superstition.
![RELIGIOUS MYTHS BELL-RINGING STOPS THUNDERSTORMS THE CATHOLIC CHURCH In the old days, people would ring church bells during thunderstorms in an effort to keep lightning away. Unfortunately, this ended up causing a lot of bell-ringer deaths, so it was eventually outlawed. CRACKED](https://s3.crackedcdn.com/phpimages/imageset/6/4/0/893640.jpg)
Church: Beavers are fish. Sure.
![RELIGIOUS MYTHS BEAVERS ARE FISH THE CATHOLIC CHURCH The Catholic Church said back in the 17th century that beavers were actually fish, so people could eat them during Lent. Biology may disagree with this. CRACKED](https://s3.crackedcdn.com/phpimages/imageset/6/4/1/893641.jpg)