The tradition of sermonizing is hugely valuable, because we are in need of guidance, morality and consolation and religions know that.

Through these work projects, Corps Members develop a strong work ethic, strengthen their leadership skills, and learn how to take personal responsibility for their actions.

And there's no notion, no version of human morality and human values that I've ever come across that is not at some point reducible to a concern about conscious experience and its possible changes.