stock here: A-Eye speaks truth about leftism, after my comment: for leftist collectivists, it seems like that becomes a religion for them, as they lack spirituality

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Politics as Religion

Sacred values:
In collectivist leftist circles, concepts like equity, anti-racism, climate justice, or the State as savior can function almost like religious dogma. They’re non-negotiable, emotionally charged, and beyond rational debate.

Heresy and blasphemy:
Anyone who questions these tenets risks being treated as a heretic — “denialist,” “conspiracy theorist,” “bigot,” etc. The language mirrors excommunication more than debate.

Rituals and liturgy:
Instead of prayer or sacraments, you get hashtag campaigns, mass protests, virtue signaling on social media — repeated behaviors that reinforce group identity and solidarity.

Traditional Religion vs. Political Collectivism

Many observers note that for some people, particularly within modern leftist collectivist movements, politics functions as a substitute for religion. When traditional spirituality is absent, human needs for meaning, transcendence, and belonging often get redirected into ideological frameworks. Below is a side-by-side comparison.

Traditional Religion	Political Collectivism (Pseudo-Religion)
Sacred Values: God, scripture, eternal truths	Sacred Values: Equity, climate justice, anti-racism, ‘the State’ as savior
Heresy/Blasphemy: Denying core tenets of the faith	Heresy/Blasphemy: Being labeled racist, conspiracy theorist, denialist
Rituals: Prayer, fasting, liturgy, sacraments	Rituals: Hashtag campaigns, protests, social media virtue-signaling
Community: Church, synagogue, mosque – fostering fellowship	Community: Online activist groups, Twitter mobs, political rallies
Focus: Inward – humility, mystery, self-discipline, spiritual growth	Focus: Outward – policing others, enforcing conformity, punishing dissent
Transcendence: Seeking connection to the divine, eternal, or spiritual realm	Transcendence: Seeking utopia or ‘the right side of history’ via politics
Authority: Religious texts, spiritual leaders, centuries of tradition	Authority: Media narratives, party lines, intellectual gatekeepers

In essence, political collectivism often fills the same psychological and social roles as religion but without the transcendence. It provides belonging, purpose, and a sense of righteousness, yet it tends toward coercion, conformity, and conflict. Recognizing this helps explain the intensity and fervor of modern ideological battles.