You contradict yourself. Illness is a consequence of incorrect life. By "healing" someone, you actually do the opposite of helping - you deny him the consequence of his own actions, and therefore - he will always be sick. So, no, you don't want to "help" people, you want only to be perceived as...
I believe in every conspiracy theory, that is about making more money... I wouldn't call it a "theory", since human nature is a fact. If position of power allows you to control people and make money of them... I bet you are doing it. I don't need additional evidence then confirmed homo sapiens...
This is evolutionary. We must think about life as something inherently good and even moral, or face self destruction / nihilism. Religious people seek this in gods, atheists - in science and society. If you ask me, they are both highly irrational and delusional. Being a better person rarely pays...
Modern Buddhists are similar to Christians - know absolutely nothing about their own holy books and teachings... Both are governed by countless sects that interpret the books for them. In my view Buddhism is not that different from Hinduism, just more philosophical and structured. However people...