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by itisit 1045 days ago
> Religion is older than democracy and will likely outlive it

Hard to say. I think religious indoctrination is harder to maintain over time in the face of technology. Eventually it will run out of shadow and won’t have enough compelling answers for life’s questions.

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This is only true if the technology isn’t being used to reinforce religious belief.
What modern equivalent is trying to answer life's real questions? Advertising? Big tech? Consumerism? Capitalism? I'm not religious but I have to admit at least they focus on what's important rather than buying stuff.
Meditation and yoga. But they do not encourage breeding