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[–] [email protected] 23 points 1 year ago (2 children)

And look at Buddhism. They found a way to a healthy lifestyle.

Unfortunately even Buddhist aren't perfect. Just look what's going on in Burma/Myanmar.

But regardless it's correct that Religion often is used as a tool for parties to gain and exercise political power.

[–] davepleasebehave 3 points 1 year ago

it's a good way to create division. especially between two people who have more socio economically in common then they do with the ruling elites.

[–] [email protected] 2 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago) (1 children)

Yeah, i should have left that part out. Sorry.

[–] [email protected] 3 points 1 year ago

No worries, it's a something I think a lot of people don't know so it's good to talk about.