Religion’s Removal of Secular Desires in Thomas More's Utopi
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is supposed to be so perfect, it seems, rather, to be a form of religious fascism. Whenever a society tries to control something that is supposed to be an intimate relationship and personal choice such as religion, there should be a desire to revolt among its citizens. Of course, complete control is what makes utopia a perfect place to live, but complete control is something that can never be perfected and should never be desired.
is supposed to be so perfect, it seems, rather, to be a form of religious fascism. Whenever a society tries to control something that is supposed to be an intimate relationship and personal choice such as religion, there should be a desire to revolt among its citizens. Of course, complete control is what makes utopia a perfect place to live, but complete control is something that can never be perfected and should never be desired.