Can Religion be Used as Coin Campaign?

[Mate2237]

Religion all over the world has a convincing force that either compels or changes the belief system of people. Using religion as a medium for Bitcoin campaigns, is a necessary means of creating a popular awareness to change the Bitcoin apathy in most people.

Bitcoin an emerging digital economy is essential in building social and economic status of individuals in society but, this treasure has not been tapped by most persons due to the tag of fraud commonly attached to anything that has to do with digital means of making money.

In disabusing this mindset attached to Bitcoin investments, the church is instrumental in carrying out good campaigns to open up this treasure to members of denominations. Most religions or churches in the Orthodox era were remembered for the use of coins  in the process of transaction.

Biblical reference to coin was made by Jesus who made reference to the two sides of the Roman currency which contains the face of the Roman king. The coin based economies were valued treasures with affordable standard of living among individuals in societies. What seem to be different is the visibility and touchable nature of a coin on one hand and the non touchable nature of the other.

One simple question to ask is this, what is the visible evidence of a money in the bank account and a coin in a wallet. If an individual can develop confidence on the money in the bank, the same person should have confidence on the visibility of a coin in a wallet.

[Wiwo]

Bitcoin is not a crowdfunding network that requires a public campaign for its adoption, and also Bitcoin should not be wholly seen as a profits making mechanism that requires a large number of communities members to grow its interest. Bitcoin is a currency and it should be used as that Bitcoin make room for alternatives currency aside from the centralized currency, Bitcoin as a new development needs users that has the personal motivation and derives toward Bitcoin and not just convincing religious forks who have divergence views about Bitcoin, so don't see the need for religious intervention in Bitcoin awareness since it has no direct connection to the idea behind Bitcoin.

[hatshepsut93]

It's hard to understand what exactly are you asking. Are you suggesting that religion was responsible for spread of physical coins, and now it can help adopt Bitcoin? That's nonsense, because first, religion wasn't a major factor behind adoption of coins, and coins were independently invented and used by many civilizations across the world and ages. And there's no way that religion will play any role in Bitcoin's adoption, because religion lost its influence in society a long time ago, and religious organizations don't care about financial and economic policy.

[stompix]

Using religion as a medium for Bitcoin campaigns, is a necessary means of creating a popular awareness to change the Bitcoin apathy in most people.

No!
Totally unnecessary and the moment you start bringing religion into this you're going to see a lot of people quitting.
I'm already tired of how BTC is pictured as the savior, the ender of poverty and famine, the one coin that will redistribute all wealth, now if I hear it's also the coin of god I'm probably going to stop talking about it!

Bitcoin an emerging digital economy is essential in building social and economic status of individuals in society but, this treasure has not been tapped by most persons due to the tag of fraud commonly attached to anything that has to do with digital means of making money. In disabusing this mindset attached to Bitcoin investments, the church is instrumental in carrying out good campaigns to open up this treasure to members of denominations. Most religions or churches in the Orthodox era were remembered for the use of coins  in the process of transaction.

Oh yeah, let's have the church which is known for tax evasion and fraud and embezzling state funds clear the image of BTC.

It's hard to understand what exactly are you asking. Are you suggesting that religion was responsible for spread of physical coins, and now it can help adopt Bitcoin?

Kind of,

I counsel you to buy from me freshly minted coins, so that you may be rich, and noncustodial wallets so that you may protect yourself and the shame of your poverty may not be seen, and salve to anoint your eyes, so that you may see.

Revelation 3:18

Let's keep religion and cryptos and investments and the church and my wallets apart by 1 or 2 billion miles!

[Mate2237]

The content is a suggestion on how to create awareness about the treasure called Bitcoin. Though there are fears of fraud associated with it, it remains a treasure others need to tap from. Whether we like it or not people convinces others to go into Bitcoin investments and when is that thing used to convince others to invest, it is the testimonies of genuiness and it's profitability.

Above all, to eradicate the stigma of fraud given to Bitcoin as a digital currency, it is important the religious sector can disabuse such mindset. That is the essence of the content.

[suzanne5223]

Religion all over the world has a convincing force that either compels or changes the belief system of people. Using religion as a medium for Bitcoin campaigns, is a necessary means of creating a popular awareness to change the Bitcoin apathy in most people.

Religion understanding is never the main thing that prevents Bitcoin awareness and the last time I checked it the political understanding thats the main problem Bitcoin had.
Meanwhile, there's no need for any campaign for Bitcoin to gain awareness and I believe the crypto expo or blockchain event organized around the world is enough to generate Bitcoin awareness.

[Darker45]

Personally, I prefer religion to stay spiritual and stick to charitable works and teaching universal values. I prefer that religion preaches respect and kindness and peace and love, and not cause unnecessary divide. This is hardly the case, of course, but I believe it is where religion should be focused. Having said this, I don't think religion should campaign for a particular coin or currency. It is none of their business.

"Render unto Caesar the things that are Caesar's, and unto God the things that are God's."

[Apocollapse]

Take a look about Islamic religion where their disciples e.g. Moslem said Bitcoin is Haram in Shariah law due to speculative asset. It mean there's a religion who doesn't accept Bitcoin in any form, if you use Bitcoin as Islamic campaign, I believe you will get bullied and shunned by them. It's always a No for me to make Bitcoin as a religion campaign.

[mk4]

You're saying this as if churches and religion in general has a very clean reputation among people worldwide, whereas we all know it really doesn't. Connecting Bitcoin to religion is just going to create a divide among religious people and atheists.

Bitcoin, just like things like gold — are neutral; and it should stay that way.

[Pmalek]

I can already picture it. Priests preaching about Bitcoin and telling their followers how God wanted a digital currency, so he told satoshi to invent BTC. The one and only coin to unite Christians worldwide. A coin Jesus would have used if he was alive today. By using Bitcoin, you will reach the gardens of paradise.

And then the bear market starts and all of a sudden, no one cares about the heaven anymore. They just want to decapitate the priest who told them to use Bitcoin.   

[acroman08]

Above all, to eradicate the stigma of fraud given to Bitcoin as a digital currency, it is important the religious sector can disabuse such mindset. That is the essence of the content.

bitcoin does not need the help of the religious sector for that. it would be for the best if people figure that out themselves and not just blindly follow what their preacher says about bitcoin and how it is not a fraud. they are also putting their followers at risk if they do that. just like what Darker45 said, the religious sector should stick to doing charitable works, teaching universal values, etc...

[aysg76]

I would say on the contrary part that bitcoin is the way we all are united above all our religion and we as the forum community are bitcoiners in my opinion and that's it.But if you say some campaign based on religious approach then personally I am not fan of this thought.

The world is having so much religious based biasness and we should respect each one of them but due to some political and social agendas some took advantage of this and this forum is place where you came from any religion doesn't matter and we don't enquire also the only thing matters is your thoughts for the bitcoin and crypto market as a whole.

[hugeblack]

I think that when people begin to move away from the countryside and enter the city, the effect of debt on the financial aspects, which is more related to the paycheck that is collected at the end of the month, taxes, the cost of living and other necessities of life, weakens.
Therefore, we cannot link that debt is what drives people to buy money "which represents gold and silver" as mentioned in the Bible.

[KingsDen]

I can already picture it. Priests preaching about Bitcoin and telling their followers how God wanted a digital currency, so he told satoshi to invent BTC. The one and only coin to unite Christians worldwide. A coin Jesus would have used if he was alive today. By using Bitcoin, you will reach the gardens of paradise.

And then the bear market starts and all of a sudden, no one cares about the heaven anymore. They just want to decapitate the priest who told them to use Bitcoin.   

Lolx, it's funny per say. But I really understand the point of the op. In our society today, religion has turned to a machinery to champion anything that deals with crowd, conscience and emotions.
The politicians uses religion to canvas for vote. They literally go to campaign in churches as pastors will be seen on the pulpit telling the people a politician chosen by God

During the covid-19 vaccination, churches were used to promote the campaign.
The pastors are holding so much powers they use to control the individuals.
Come to op's thought? Bitcoin is not centralized and not a ponzi scheme of numbers, so nobody will go to the extent of sponsorinvg pastors in order to get large numbers.

But on the other hand, we can influence the church to know bitcoin if we insist to make our donations via bitcoin. I believe the church will open a bitcoin paying platform to recieve such payments.

[Zilon]

Bitcoin is already a religion on it's own. Making any sought of campaign using others religions as a medium might pose a strong distortion in their belief and norms of such religion. Bitcoin is self publicized , i think all the network needs at the moment is patience for more adoption which might take more longer to achieve but will certain gain attainment someday.

[Accardo]

Religion preach generally about things like wealth, thanks giving and money. So Bitcoin falls in between them just like any other asset like Gold or silver. It is not necessary to focus on Bitcoin alone as money or an investment. This will change the faith of many people who don't believe in bitcoin and they may change their church which will cause a bad publicity about bitcoin which is not the motive of the coin. Bitcoin is not in the Bible so the church don't have a reason to add it to the doctrine. Therefore, money covers for everything wealth and currency in the bible and it's the root of all evil, remember!

[mk4]

Bitcoin is already a religion on it's own.

I wouldn't say Bitcoin is a religion on it's own just because Bitcoiners have their own beliefs. If anything, it's the total opposite of a religion — Bitcoiners want their money to be leaderless and without a supreme entity that controls/oversees it.

[AakZaki]

Let's keep religion and cryptos and investments and the church and my wallets apart by 1 or 2 billion miles!

It's too bad to carry a religious name for Bitcoin. If there is probably most of them are fraudsters who attract people through religion. I don't think a true religious person would do that. Religion deals with god, if anyone preaches religion and promotes about coins then I will leave the room immediately.   
I wouldn't agree religion can be mixed with bitcoin. Many people can create images and symbols as the author speaks. But the number form of banks and crypto is a deal that has been trusted therefore they have value.

[Mate2237]

Bitcoin is already a religion on it's own.

I wouldn't say Bitcoin is a religion on it's own just because Bitcoiners have their own beliefs. If anything, it's the total opposite of a religion — Bitcoiners want their money to be leaderless and without a supreme entity that controls/oversees it.

You have said it all, thanks for your understanding.

[lalabotax]

Religion all over the world has a convincing force that either compels or changes the belief system of people. Using religion as a medium for Bitcoin campaigns, is a necessary means of creating a popular awareness to change the Bitcoin apathy in most people.

You know, if this uses religion to convince people and do some promotions. it will not happen in my country and religion. Because it is considered haram (forbidden). How can soemthng that is forbidden help with certain campaigns to ensure people are aware more of BItcoin or cryptocurrency?
But, I don't know if in the other religions.
And I think that we cannot use religion for this certain the campaign or similar interests. There are some limits to that we can involve religion with something.