Re:Young people are flocking to astrology
by peyton on Monday July 24, 2023 @03:05AM
(#36844025)
Like it or not, the replacement is politics. Atheists have edged out Jews as the most politically active group in the US, even when controlling for education. Because they donate money to politicians at incredible rates, expect more messaging aimed at this group.
[ Parent
| on HN ]
that's pretty messed up take from parent's suggestion... and I don't agree a zilch, politics cater to other aspects of our (often irrational) needs compared to what religions aim for
> politics cater to other aspects of our (often irrational) needs compared to what religions aim for
It’s a team to bat for and even comes with its own dogma for you to blindly believe in.
Usually lead by charismatic leaders providing/promising simple and easy to understand explanations/solutions to complex problems.
To quote H L Mencken,
“Explanations exist; they have existed for all time; there is always a well-known solution to every human problem — neat, plausible, and wrong.”