| ▲ | kmonsen 3 days ago | |
I do think it’s possible that God and evil are a set of norms that help society (or actually their leaders) thrive, but are presented as universal values. I think there is a huge distinction to what it’s good for the average person in society vs what is good for the rulers, and it is unclear which one of those you mean. Most religions are here to support the rulers. | ||
| ▲ | alexey-salmin 3 days ago | parent [-] | |
> I think there is a huge distinction to what it’s good for the average person in society vs what is good for the rulers, and it is unclear which one of those you mean. I mean it in the most brutal sense, maximizing replication and persistence of religion bearers (you can say average person in society). In a short term religions can benefit current rulers, but in a long term selection must be geared towards survival of societies and cultures as a whole, otherwise they wouldn't have lived into the modern age. | ||