Legislation Creates New Idols

The removal of religious elements from public spheres, such as schools, leads to the introduction of alternative ideologies, effectively replacing one set of beliefs with another. As society legislates against the presence of God, it inadvertently opens the door for new values and beliefs to be institutionalized. This transition often results in a gradual process of normalization, where individuals begin to distance themselves from religious influences, reflecting a cultural shift characterized by an aggressive rejection of former beliefs. The act of secularism can be perceived as a form of 'reverse exorcism,' where not only are religious ideas expelled, but individuals feel compelled to eradicate any lingering connections to those beliefs, further isolating themselves from their past and from communities that uphold such values.