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I suppose so. Interestingly, none of the communities I was referring to in my previous comment were based on religion (with the exception of one that was loose
by tmnvix 10y ago
I suppose so.
Interestingly, none of the communities I was referring to in my previous comment were based on religion (with the exception of one that was loosely christian-pacifist).
Perhaps where religion is involved the outcome may be different.
- blackbagboys 10y agoI think the article touches on how the Amish avoid this 'problem' - the threat of ostracism from the (probably exceptionally tight-knit) social group keeps younger generations bound to the community.
- paulddraper 10y ago> Perhaps where religion is involved the outcome may be different. I suspect that is true. Passing on preferences is harder than passing on morals.
- BurningFrog 10y agoOne thing that makes something a sustainable religion is that it can be passed on to the next generation in full strength. From that perspective, saying that religion makes this easier is a bit tautological.