Scientists have been genetically modifying food crops since the mid 1990's . As a result scientists have been able to produce crops that are more disease resistant. What could be seen as a risk associated with using genetically modified crops.

the potential development of allergens to genetically modified crops and the toxicity from them

the catholic church withhold people's access to the bible during the middle ages.

people could go to church and listen to the teachings, but it was absolutely forbidden to own and/or read the books of both the old and new testaments. it was also prohibited to translate the books (which where originally in biblical hebrew) to any other language.

this was done so the church could remain in control of what their teachings were and to enhance their importance and power, while also being able to judge people's actions through information that was unavailable for the general public.

after the french-indian war.