What about the alternative, the absence of religion, and what does that do to society? The answer is that things are worse outside of Judeo-Christianity.
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What about the alternative, the absence of religion, and what does that do to society? The answer is that things are worse outside of Judeo-Christianity.
...it leaves 'forming your identity ', solely dependent on others - and not a perceived higher authority.
I would argue that things are different outside of judeo-christianity, not necessarily worse.
You've lived in Vietnam, right?
The eastern 'religions' offer much as well.
I think the relevant bit is the fact of a deity outside of humans, is a solid base with which to help construct your own identity.
And when people - just people - on there own- are trying to find there own identity...(without a higher authority to help them, you get the stronger willed in society deciding for them, almost.
My theory is that most people want to be led,(not consciously admitted to themselves, much of the time)
Without a higher authority, it's left to power hungry to lead....and in turn 'create' the identity in people that they want to see, to further their own agenda's.
Blaaaaa - You get fucking marxism!
In Vietnam, I saw Judeo-Christianity influence the place, especially in Saigon as opposed to Hanoi. Vietnam is divided still between two states. The influence of America is still felt in southern Vietnam.
Safety
You're right that most people prefer security. That's why they tend to seek after slavery. Well, it can be tougher to be your own boss in life. It's easier to be told what to do. People can do better when they seek after some objectivity, morality, in the way they make choices in life. I prefer the freedoms of America.