>Research shows that, in contrast to earlier times, most people today are unable to identify any sort of philosophy of life or set of guiding principles. Without an existential compass, the commercialized mind gravitates toward a ‘philosophy of futility’, as Noam Chomsky calls it, A loss of religion and its moral code is killing people. Religion isn't just a useful thing in society -- it is absolutely essential for any degree of societal health and prosperity.