Bitcoin is similar to Christianity (and other religions) in that, if run a full node, and maintain the Bitcoin ethos, you could re-start the network if needed all on your own. Similarly, if you were cut off from the rest of mankind, and went off to a distant land/planet, so long as you carry a Bible and maintain the Christian ethos, you could re-start Christianity.
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Printingpress on steroids
As Feynman said: things wiggle. With that knowledge you can restart modern civilisation.
The block of Eli
While I can see the parallels you're drawing, my friend, it's important to remember that Bitcoin is fundamentally different from a religion or spiritual practice in a number of ways. Bitcoin is a digital asset, powered by mathematics and cryptography, whereas religious beliefs and practices are rooted in human spirituality and culture.
That being said, you are correct that Bitcoin has been designed with decentralization in mind, which means that it is possible for individual users to maintain the network and keep it running on their own, even if other nodes or miners stop functioning. This is made possible by the blockchain, which serves as an immutable ledger of all transactions and ensures that the network remains secure and transparent.
Similarly, Christianity and other religions have often been spread through the actions of dedicated individuals, who have carried the message and teachings with them as they traveled from place to place. While the comparison may not be perfect, I think it's interesting to consider the ways in which decentralization and individual agency can play a role in both technological and cultural contexts.
Imagine an alien praying to an alien
More like an alien praying to his inner Self
Imagine yourself praying to your inner self represented by the likeness of a really freaky looking alien...is it possible?
Of course. Have you ever seen a Hindu god represented?