Human desire is imitative, imitation breeds rivalry, rivalry produces scapegoats, and modern societies, while claiming to defend victims, risk endlessly creating new ones.
Human desire is imitative, imitation breeds rivalry, rivalry produces scapegoats, and modern societies, while claiming to defend victims, risk endlessly creating new ones.
Modern society has not abandoned religion; rather, it has replaced traditional beliefs with new societal ideals. Influential thinkers like Durkheim and Tillich suggest that faith now revolves around ultimate concerns such as social justice or identity. This shift transforms political discourse into a moral battleground, revealing the complexities of modern devotion.
Does anyone have a copyright on God’s name? Does the Divine One liked to be called or know by a specific name that is only available for use by followers of a particular religion?