The idea of a good society is something you do not — Gore Vidal Next Half of the American people have never read a news “ The idea of a good society is something you do not need a religion and eternal punishment to buttress; you need a religion if you are terrified of death. Death and Mourning Faith, Spirituality and Religion Share Share Report an error Comments (0) Log in to post a comment. No comments yet. Be the first to comment.