❝❝Faith and religion don't stay in the nice neat boxes and cabinets we make for them. Syncretism happens, even if it offends the True Believer™.❞❞
     — NeoWayland

Tags: maxims ∙ faith ∙ religion ∙ syncretism

❝❝I would like to point out that there were vital and influential cultures that existed before Christianity. Syncretism happens.❞❞
     — NeoWayland

Tags: maxims ∙ Christianity ∙ syncretism

❝❝Do you know how many cultures and nations Western Civilization borrowed from? Syncretism, it's not just for religion.

It's not necessary to claim WestCiv as “white.” Just say it's a collection of extraordinarily proven good ideas that have worked time and time again. Claim it as “white” and you're invoking tribalism and rousing people's natural defenses. Claim it as “white” and in a very patronizing way you grant permission to join.

Invite people to join because “they can make it better” works with more people. And it makes your life better too.❞❞
     — NeoWayland

Tags: maxims ∙ Western Civilization ∙ syncretism ∙ religion ∙ tribalism ∙ make things better