Single Idea 2840

[catalogued under 25. Social Practice / E. Policies / 2. Religion in Society]

Full Idea

Another thing that should be a common charge on the whole state is the worship of the gods

Gist of Idea

The whole state should pay for the worship of the gods

Source

Aristotle (Politics [c.332 BCE], 1330a08)

Book Reference

Aristotle: 'Politics', ed/tr. Sinclair,T.A. /Saunders,T. [Penguin 1992], p.419


A Reaction

If religion ceases to be a priority, is there some equivalent which should replace it? National sports teams? National theatre, or orchestras? National parks?