Quote by Edward Bond

Religion enabled society to organise itself to debate goodness, just as Greek drama had once done.

Religion enabled society to organise itself to debate goodne

Summary

This quote suggests that religion plays a role in supporting societal organization by providing a platform for discussing and questioning concepts of goodness. It compares religion's ability to enable such debates to the way Greek dramas previously fulfilled this function. By engaging with religious beliefs and doctrines, societies are able to explore and assess the moral aspects of human behavior and ethical choices. Similar to how Greek dramas served as a medium for examining social and moral dilemmas, religion also plays a significant role in facilitating discussions and reflections on the nature of goodness within a societal context.

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By Edward Bond

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