Tree Worship Revival

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Mar 1, 2025

This discussion dives into the compelling intersection of religion and politics, highlighting how both can shape community cohesion. It advocates for a new animistic spirituality that emphasizes our connection to nature, particularly trees, as vital in addressing modern challenges. The importance of collective action emerges as a central theme, exploring frameworks that unite diverse efforts for environmental and societal change. There's also a nostalgic look at the radical environmentalism of the past, inspiring a call to revive impactful activism through community rituals.

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Religion's Role in Political Cohesion

Politics today lack the enduring cohesion religion provides, like shared meaning and mobilization.
A new global religion venerating trees could unify and motivate long-term ecological action.

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Scientific Animism Overview

Animism blends spirituality and science, viewing life as a fundamental, natural force seeking complexity.
This bridges the gap between mechanistic science and reverence for life to restore meaning.

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Religious Foundation Powers Politics

The current political left lacks the religious foundation that enables cohesion and enduring mobilization.
The forces destroying life utilize religion effectively, which correlates with their successes.

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