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Religion will lose its significance in shaping human identities from "summary" of End of History and the Last Man by Francis Fukuyama
One of the central arguments put forth is that as societies progress and modernize, the role of religion in shaping human identities diminishes. This is due to the fact that as societies become more advanced and prosperous, individuals no longer rely on religion as a primary source of identity and meaning. Instead, they turn to other sources such as nationality, ethnicity, or political ideology. As societies become more secular and pluralistic, the influence of religion on shaping human identities weakens. In modern societies, individuals have a multitude of options when it comes to defining themselves, and religion is just one of many possible identities that they can choose from. This diversity of identities makes it increasingly difficult for religion to play a dominant role in shaping human identities. Furthermore, as societies progress, i...
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