The bones of saints are still regarded superstitiously, as relics hold power for believers on pilgrimages. [1] The evolutionary origin of sainthood mirrors the transformation of mortal man into the image and likeness of God. [2] The cult of continence, practiced by saints, has adversely influenced many religions, particularly Christianity. [3] Religion, overshadowed by the church, created a galaxy of saints as a spiritual menace in the galaxy of belief. [4]