Indigenous Peoples
In America's Modern era, there is a substanial gap between the "haves" and the "have nots". To what extent would this exist in other belief systems in America's history?
In America's Modern era, the idea of "morality" seems to be subjective. To what extend would morality being subjective exist in the following belief systems?
In America's Modern era, especially among the wealthy, the idea of 'gossip' becomes a new form of entertainment. To what extent would 'gossip' exist in America's previous belief systems?
In other belief systems in America's history, there may have also been a gap between the "haves" and the "have nots", although the extent of this gap and the social structures in place to address it would vary depending on the specific culture and time period. For example, in some Indigenous cultures, wealth and resources may have been more collectively owned and shared, leading to a more balanced distribution of resources among community members.
Similarly, the concept of morality being subjective would also vary across different belief systems in America's history. Some Indigenous belief systems may have had a more communal understanding of morality, where actions that benefitted the community as a whole were considered moral, rather than individualistic notions of right and wrong. In these belief systems, morality may have been more rooted in relationships and responsibilities to the community and the natural world.
As for the idea of 'gossip' as entertainment, this likely existed to some extent in America's previous belief systems as well. Communication and storytelling have always been important aspects of Indigenous cultures, and sharing information and news about others within the community would have been a common form of social interaction. However, the motivations and effects of gossip may have been viewed differently in Indigenous cultures compared to modern American society, where harmful gossip can be used to spread rumors and incite conflict.