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[–] LarmyOfLone@lemm.ee 20 points 9 months ago (2 children)

The real religion of the US is capitalism

[–] Cowbee@lemmy.ml 7 points 9 months ago (1 children)

Marx actually wrote on the concept of Capital as a "real god," ie something actively worshipped, not just a quick metaphor. It's super interesting and very funky.

[–] TokenBoomer@lemmy.world 1 points 9 months ago* (last edited 9 months ago) (1 children)

Do you know where I might find more about that? Like, what should I search for? Never mind, I found it.

[–] Cowbee@lemmy.ml 1 points 9 months ago

Yep, that should be good! Marx gets funky.

[–] NickwithaC@lemmy.world 0 points 9 months ago (1 children)
[–] Tristaniopsis@aussie.zone 2 points 9 months ago

Many people in various cultures worship ( or at least value above many other things) money or the status goods it brings.

This becomes obnoxious quickly.