Yes. The argument from atheists - ad nauseum - is that historically so much blood has been shed by religion. You know the drill: the Spanish Inquisition, religious wars in Europe in the sixteenth century etc. As you suggested, it's about the seemingly universality of cultures in close proximity, in conflict. It's tribalism. Also, bad people do bad things in the name of anything. Theological conflicts have a particular intensity, because if the other side is correct about the road to salvation, then your side is eternally doomed. Also, as you suggest, changing mindsets is what propaganda is all about.
”Schools are a good way ... you will be modifying the world view of people when they are too young to know better. ”
Absolutely true - I’m old enough to have noticed it : among others, the climate hoax (demonstrations of young people skipping school "to save the planet" in times of severe social recession... ) and the role of "decision-makers" attributed to children in advertising.
Many parents have truly abdicated their responsibilities.
Yes. The argument from atheists - ad nauseum - is that historically so much blood has been shed by religion. You know the drill: the Spanish Inquisition, religious wars in Europe in the sixteenth century etc. As you suggested, it's about the seemingly universality of cultures in close proximity, in conflict. It's tribalism. Also, bad people do bad things in the name of anything. Theological conflicts have a particular intensity, because if the other side is correct about the road to salvation, then your side is eternally doomed. Also, as you suggest, changing mindsets is what propaganda is all about.
The atheist Communists of Cambodia hold the record for per capital mass murder.
Great and true stuff, David. It’s as if you know me. Be well, brother.
”Schools are a good way ... you will be modifying the world view of people when they are too young to know better. ”
Absolutely true - I’m old enough to have noticed it : among others, the climate hoax (demonstrations of young people skipping school "to save the planet" in times of severe social recession... ) and the role of "decision-makers" attributed to children in advertising.
Many parents have truly abdicated their responsibilities.
An appropriate theme now that we have won our freedom. Make America Great AGAIN!