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If there is a need to fix things, maybe it is a job for the church, or whatever entity holds spiritual power where you are. I say that as an atheist, but it is
by GuB-42 3y ago
If there is a need to fix things, maybe it is a job for the church, or whatever entity holds spiritual power where you are.
I say that as an atheist, but it is the kind of things an organized religion can achieve, especially a state religion. The idea of taking the time to appreciate the work of god, and not let the smartphones of the devil leave you astray.
A secular government may act on technical points, maybe by raising taxes, imposing strict work hours, etc... But religions can really get to the core of the problem by acting on morals.
Note that it is not a solution I would agree with personally, but I don't agree with heavy-handed government regulation either. I think it is something we need to learn how to deal with as it is the reality of a superconnected world, and governments (and religions) can help with that. Not something to fight against.
- dragonwriter 3y agoSecular governments are no less able or prone to act on morals than religious institutions (and nominally religious organizations are no less prone than secular ones to be tools for an elite to manipulate the masses in pursuit of the elite’s secular interests, with moral appeals as purely cynical tools of manipulation.)