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[–] AMillionNames@sh.itjust.works 13 points 5 months ago (2 children)

That's why religion unfortunately continues to exist. They are the imaginary guardrails, but towards an imaginary goal that is often taken advantage of.

[–] lurker2718@lemmings.world 0 points 5 months ago (1 children)

In my opinion this is a bit of a narrow view. It definitely holds true for many Christians. But I think some religions like Buddhism may actually help you find a way without guard rails.

[–] AMillionNames@sh.itjust.works 2 points 5 months ago* (last edited 5 months ago)

It certainly did for Hitler!

The problem with the guardrails that actually do work is that they often encompass entire fields of active and progressive study that is constantly evolving, and most people/families/societies ain't have the time or experience to keep up with that. Living without guardrails is simple, it's called evolution.