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I didn't know it is such a divisive point. You can be perfectly very traditionally religious, but be aware that today's authoritarianism tries to appeal to you.
by exceptione 3y ago
I didn't know it is such a divisive point. You can be perfectly very traditionally religious, but be aware that today's authoritarianism tries to appeal to you. I know first hand.
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I will add something. Religious tradition can be a great source and motivator to uphold human values. Let's focus on that.
I propose we move away from the concept of conservatism, as I get the feeling that for the US audience this is too political. Rather, let us answer the question whether we want to do good for our neighbour.
- lazide 3y agoThis whole line of discussion is weird - Stalinism and the USSR was the definition of anti-conservative and authoritarian. Literally ideologically leftist to a polar extreme in many ways. Authoritarians come in all ‘colors’.
- exceptione 3y agoI think the confusion stems from mislabeling and the cultural associations that some people have with it. In the US, the term socialist usually means something bad, while in Europe all modern states are build around some concept of democratic socialism. If I say progressive, some people here might identify that with some mouth foaming marxist that will apologize any non free-market dictator. Label progressive = human rights , not economic policy. Any suggestion for a term that works better in your habitat is welcome!
- lazide 3y agoProgressive means things like ‘buy fair trade’ and ‘carbon offsets’ too. And ‘sanction countries with bad human rights’. It’s also economic policy. None of that addresses my points either.
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