Ep. 1939 - Our “Unaliving” Civilization
The Ben Shapiro Show
Role of Religion in Societal Immunity to Bad Ideas
Religion historically played a crucial role in societal immunity by establishing moral guidelines based on divine authority, which removed certain moral matters off the debate table. This allowed societies to adhere to time-tested wisdom without the need for independent rationale. The presence of religion helped in preventing the rapid spread of bad ideas by providing a solid moral foundation that people could rely on for guidance and ethical norms.
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