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The Importance of Common Enemies in Religion
Us versus them dichotomies give us the enemies we all desperately crave. Common enemies create unity within our religion. Some sort of scapegoat, whether justified or not, is necessary to blame for our pain and maintain our hope. There are no in-betweeners in our religion. The more fear, the better.