Some scholars have been arguing that a civilizational clash between organized religions is the next step in human history.
Mary DouglasThe history of the Church of Rome is a constant leakage of members into such breakaway cults, which go on splitting.
Mary DouglasWithout the letters of condolence, telegrams of congratulations and even occasional postcards, the friendship of a separated friend is not a social reality. It has no existence without the rites of friendship. Social rituals create a reality which would be nothing without them.
Mary DouglasEvery year the progress of advanced capitalist society makes our population consist of more and more isolates. This is because of the infrastructure of the economy, especially electronic communications.
Mary Douglas