It is only partly true that religion does more harm than good in society. The community makes God into the image it wants, vengeful, or milky sweet, or scrupulously just, and so on. Mary Douglas communitygodgood Change image and share on social
When we are reflecting on terrorism we can grieve for many things we do and have done. Mary Douglas grievereflectterrorism Change image and share on social
Some scholars have been arguing that a civilizational clash between organized religions is the next step in human history. Mary Douglas arguecivilizationalclash Change image and share on social
Enclave life becomes very tense, Even when they do elect a leader, the factions remain, with the threat of splitting off. Mary Douglas electenclavefaction Change image and share on social
Inside a religious body you get sects and hierarchies, inside an information network you get bazaars and cathedrals, it is the same, call them what you like. They survive by pointing the finger of blame at each other. Mary Douglas bazaarblamebody share on social
Inequality can have a bad downside, but equality, for its part, sure does get in the way of coordination. Mary Douglas badcoordinationdownside Change image and share on social
Pretensions to moral superiority are devastatingly destructive. Mary Douglas destructivedevastatinglymoral Change image and share on social
Since 1970, relationships can be more volatile, jobs more ephemeral, geographical mobility more intensified, stability of marriage weaker. Mary Douglas ephemeralgeographicalintensify Change image and share on social
An escalating, violent tit-for-tat may lead to terrorism. Mary Douglas escalateleadtat Change image and share on social
Hierarchy works well in a stable environment. Mary Douglas environmenthierarchystable Change image and share on social
