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Same. I also value tradition, but not for religious reasons I think tradition is generally a good way to build bonds in society A society without social tradi

Same. I also value tradition, but not for religious reasons I think tradition is generally a good way to build bonds in society A society without social traditions is going to be a very atomic society and I think that is kinda bad Yes, historically most social traditions were based in religion but they don't have to be imo. We have to find ways to build strong social connections in other ways Strong social connections are extremely important. United we stand, Divided we fall

ajdjcbxjxnx 1y ago
I’m fully in agreement with your post except for > but they don't have to be imo Are there any historical examples you’ve seen of this working? ie a society not binding over race / religion? I’ve come to terms with religion being necessary, even if I don’t prescribe to it. I benefitted heavily from growing up in a white, christian european society even though I rebelled against it. And after personally seeing good candidates (everyone passed them with highest marks) get turned down for jobs because they were white/asian males, it really opened my eyes to the whole world being tribal and I was the one tricked into thinking an alternative was possible. I still like to think it’s possible, but I don’t see evidence for it.
- bluefirebrand 1y ago
  > Are there any historical examples you’ve seen of this working? ie a society not binding over race / religion? I'm not widely studied enough on History to say that this has never happened, but I think you're right. I am not aware of any Maybe it is not actually possible without religion, but I like to think that people can find a strong set of shared cultural and social values without the metaphysical aspect of religion