I’m also a ‘recovering Catholic’ and agree that this particular religion is a great example of how mass manipulation can work, however, be careful to note that these old fashioned tools are being replaced by new ones and in the end, it’s the same purpose. Every idea can and will be corrupted due to our natural tendencies to compete. But, let’s not throw the baby out with the bath water. It’s good to believe in something especially if it’s your own belief
Competition isn’t “natural”. It’s just patriarchal. Which we are drowning in. Symbiosis and cooperation are much more normal in nature, regardless of the Victorian excuse for exploitation that nature is red of tooth and claw.
I’m also a ‘recovering Catholic’ and agree that this particular religion is a great example of how mass manipulation can work, however, be careful to note that these old fashioned tools are being replaced by new ones and in the end, it’s the same purpose. Every idea can and will be corrupted due to our natural tendencies to compete. But, let’s not throw the baby out with the bath water. It’s good to believe in something especially if it’s your own belief
I'm heartened by the fact that we both survived well enough to end up as members of this community of Caitlin readers.
Competition isn’t “natural”. It’s just patriarchal. Which we are drowning in. Symbiosis and cooperation are much more normal in nature, regardless of the Victorian excuse for exploitation that nature is red of tooth and claw.