Just as economists approach their analysis with a set of pre formed assumptions of human behavior, societies form their moral philosophy / religion – around a basic assumption of what it is to be human.

Christians believe that we are all equal in the eyes of God. That we are made in Gods image but we are imperfect. This religion assumes that cooperation, brotherly love and striving for improvement are what make society better.

Jews believe that God made a chosen race above all others. The overriding objective is to survive. Dominating others to that end is God’s plan.

Islam doesn’t even believe that there are individuals. The Turks have a memorial to the fallen at Gallipoli where all the names were Ali – because names weren’t a thing. Your job in Islam is to conquer land and people. Take the land and convert or kill the conquered people.

Other religions believe our bodies are nothing more than the current vessel that carries the real self onward for eternity. Passive acceptance of your current state is essential to get a better station in the next life.

The politics of every country reflects the philosophy that underlies it.

And there is no such thing as Judeo- Christian. It’s a ludicrous an idea as vegan butcher.

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