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

- Edward Bond

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This quote by Edward Bond suggests that faith has been a powerful tool for societies to come together and discuss what is excellent and just. This is similar to the way that Greek drama was utilized to check out ethical and ethical concerns. Bond implies that religion has actually been a significant consider assisting societies to establish a shared understanding of morality and justice. Faith has actually offered a platform for people to debate and discuss these problems, and to come to a consensus on what is right and wrong. This has actually allowed societies to establish a values that is accepted by all members, and to develop a sense of unity and cohesion. Faith has therefore been an essential factor in the advancement of societies, and has enabled them to progress and grow.

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Edward Bond This quote is written / told by Edward Bond somewhere between July 18, 1934 and today. He was a famous Playwright from England. The author also have 33 other quotes.

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