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What does it mean?
Religious concepts evolve as societies progress.
In plain terms
Gods change as nations improve.
What can you take from it?
Expect beliefs to evolve with culture.

Where it applies

  • religious reform
  • cultural analysis
  • history

Putting it to work

  • update beliefs to match values

Questions to consider

  • How have your beliefs changed over time?

Another view

Progress is not always linear or clear.

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