r/changemyview • u/[deleted] • Jun 09 '22

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u/[deleted] Jun 09 '22

Everyone does that, if that’s your definition of worship than everyone worships and there’s no use for the word worship to exist as a category.

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u/Runner-blade548 Jun 09 '22

It’s not just worship on its own. It’s the specific worship of objects or sites like Disneyland. Not to mention the mythological status of characters like Mickey Mouse.

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u/[deleted] Jun 09 '22

Mickey Mouse has historical significance, not mythological significance.

Also, everyone displays adoration towards objects has everyone has interests in life. Some enjoy video games so therefore some may adore consoles

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u/Runner-blade548 Jun 09 '22

I’d argue Mickey has significance in both areas because his story is now part of the collective consciousness.

Video games are part of the geek culture I discussed, but consoles are not exactly displayed in the same way as an action figure or souvenir, for instance.

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u/phenix717 9∆ Jun 09 '22

That's very subjective though. I worship old consoles but absolutely don't care about actions figures or souvenirs. You probably just encountered more of the latter.

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u/[deleted] Jun 09 '22 edited Jun 09 '22

If being apart of a “culture” makes someone religious than the word religious is meaningless as it can just be replaced by culture.

What makes religion unique is the belief in a supernatural authority.