Why is it different to the control mechanisms of religion? Christians must behave for their omnipresent, omnipotent superbeings or they will not be rewarded, and they might be punished. This is a control structure to indoctrinate and promote conformity.
Many European traditions and fairytales follow a similar pattern of reasoning and are aimed at children.
Why is Santa Clause different? Do you think he's less insidious because the modern incarnation is a construct of the Coca-Cola corporation?
Why is it different to the control mechanisms of religion? Christians must behave for their omnipresent, omnipotent superbeings or they will not be rewarded, and they might be punished. This is a control structure to indoctrinate and promote conformity.
Many European traditions and fairytales follow a similar pattern of reasoning and are aimed at children.
Why is Santa Clause different? Do you think he's less insidious because the modern incarnation is a construct of the Coca-Cola corporation?