New cults and faiths have often been the strongest.
If you're inclined to believe Jung, it follows that most religious symbols and themes are innate, not historical--and that means that a religion will resonate with people based on their natures, not their cultures' experiences. Of course, having a history helps, but only because we recognize history, not because longevity is necessary to faith itself.
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Date: 2007-07-23 07:44 pm (UTC)If you're inclined to believe Jung, it follows that most religious symbols and themes are innate, not historical--and that means that a religion will resonate with people based on their natures, not their cultures' experiences. Of course, having a history helps, but only because we recognize history, not because longevity is necessary to faith itself.