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a Discourse of New-Age Crypto Cults Religion has shaped humanity for millennia, offering comfort, order & purpose in a chaotic world. It is in this void that new Cults are formed > Memecoin communes are often proposed to be the cults of our age > Only time will tell if these cults will offer the same solace as religion, the answer of which, may lie in how we navigate these beliefs for meaning
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Yoga: Originally a deeply spiritual practice, yoga now functions as a wellness religion of sorts. It transcends mere exercise, becoming a form of spiritual devotion in itself. The journey toward inner peace feels like a rite of passage in a secular world desperate for meaning.
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As Nietzsche foresaw however, His shadow still persisted, driven by human drive for meaning and community. Over time, new-age "sub-cults" emerged to fill the void, offering alternative totems, rituals, and beliefs that mimic the role of traditional religion. These usually revolve around modern lifestyles, habits, and even subcultures:
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This rise of consumerism also allowed humanity to seek fulfillment through possessions and experiences rather than through spiritual practices. Capitalism, in some sense, became the new belief system, with the promise of progress, growth, and individual achievement supplanting the communal, sacrificial tenets of most traditional religions. The more people could control their environment — through medicine, technology, and financial stability — the less they relied on divine intervention for their well-being. No longer were prayers directed at deities for abundance; instead, the market became the arbiter of prosperity, and wealth became a sign of virtue.
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@bronu
In the 150+ years following the industrial revolution (after the ruinous Great Wars), humanity experienced unprecedented material prosperity, further decreasing dependence on religion as a coping mechanism in tough eras. Material prosperity offered a new kind of security, reducing the need for the metaphysical assurances that religion once provided.
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@khet
Humanity, armed with technology, are now pseudo-Masters of the Earth, and did not have to beseech a Higher Entity for good harvest, safe passage, and mitigating disasters. While the spiritual presence of God has dissipated, the long shadow that He has casted over millennia remains. And it is in that shadow, where our morality has been shackled to religion, that nihilism reigns. With the erosion of religious institutions, Nietzsche saw both promise and danger — a world where humanity was free from religious dogma but also lacked a shared moral framework. Today, many wonder if the new systems we’ve created are adequate replacements for the spiritual, communal, and moral guidance that religion once provided.
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The industrial revolution that occurred after the Age of Enlightenment upended this tradition. The world grew secular, and theocratic convention waned in favor of science. Nothing captured this zeitgeist more than the polemical philosopher Friedrich Nietzsche (1844 - 1900) who famously proclaimed: "God is dead: but as the human race is constituted, there will perhaps be caves for millenniums yet, in which people will show his shadow. — And we — we have still to overcome his shadow!”
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Since the dawn of civilization, religion has been a cornerstone of human existence. Its role has varied in myriad ways, but at its crux lies the comfort Gods offer during adversity, and help humanity make sense of wanton chaos. Religion has also served as a social mesh to bind people to order, hierarchy, and morals, offering a sense of identity in a harsh and unchartered world. In time, this evolved to include elaborate rituals with sacred ornaments, while guiding human behavior and influencing legal code.
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Pagoda: Is the commune itself, where the devoted gather and rest and create ammunition for new Crusaders and Lore. These digital spaces foster a sense of belonging and reinforce the shared values of the community. They provide a hierarchy of intimacy, from public Twitter forums to private, exclusive group chats on Telegram or Discord.
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Ayahuasca: Psychedelic rituals have made a comeback, with ayahuasca ceremonies becoming spaces for modern spiritual seekers to find life-altering transformation. The plant is the sacrament, and the gatherings sanctuaries where participants seek healing, meaning, and a fleeting brush with the divine.
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