>without the concept of God embedded in society, or some authority that transcends the State, there is no rationale to treat each other humanely
It is about the philosophical yet actual consequences of a better future life. You are 100% correct and I have always said this: We do if for country, not so much that the country deserves it but the people deserve it, and we don't do these things so much that the people deserves it, but God deserves it. You put on the Armor of God for God's Kingdom and God's Kingdom alone. Amen?