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In this propaganda article "#civilization" is used as a synonym for #religion. Chinese ethnicity is not necessary as long as you
>"use the inherited resources, such as Confucian classics, to fashion your practices and thoughts" ...
To what end? Confront and "civilize" the barbaric liberals?
https://www.noemamag.com/a-non-liberal-foundation-for-robust-democracy
Another one in a series of Noema articles promoting the return to ancient civilizations as a recipe for a brighter (more democratic?) future. If they were so great I wonder why they all fell for Western #liberalism. This one at least correctly identifies #civilization as means of #colonization.
> #Civilization began with the idea that the “*civilized*” had to confront the “*barbaric*.” ***Men of vision*** set out to find meaning in life beyond their own borders. They ranged from prophets and teachers who inspired those with wealth and power to spread their message to everyone. ***Their vision could help a powerful state shape a borderless worldview and define the values of a new civilization***.
https://www.noemamag.com/modernizing-ancient-civilizations-for-todays-planetary-challenges/