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Beware the Void of Belief
People often fail to recognize how their philosophical and political beliefs operate similarly to religious constructs, leading to potential mindless zealotry. If individuals are unaware that their dogmas are not grounded in genuine religion, they risk allowing insubstantial ideologies to fill that spiritual gap. This lack of awareness deprives them of the necessary teachings and mechanisms to critically evaluate their beliefs. The notion that when belief in traditional religion wanes, individuals do not simply become agnostic, but instead open themselves to any belief, underscores the inherent human need for a belief system to anchor their morality and sense of purpose.