Alain De BottonIn a secularising world, art has replaced religion as a touchstone of our reverence and devotion.
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In a secularising world, art has replaced religion as a touchstone of our reverence and devotion. This is certainly true, at least in America. Nearly every culture in the world has some form of art. However, the idea of art being an important part of religion is not something that can be taken for granted in most places around the world. Religion is still the most important form of worship for many people.
Source: Religion For Atheists: A Nonbelievers Guide To The Uses Of Religion
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