The sacred object is the societal entity in the name of which acts of collective violence are deemed moral and justifiable.

Sacred objects are societal entities in the name of which acts of collective violence are undertaken and generated. In the name of sacred objects, slaughter is deemed virtuous and necessary.

The sacred object might be called a "nation" (any nation) or Allah. The nature of the object for which dying and killing is undertaken is fungible.

Whatever one calls the object, the dream or phantasy remains the same. The sacred object is considered more significant or valuable than the lives of individual human beings.

The phantasy of the sacred object contains the psychosis of the human race.

When a war occurs or when acts of genocide are perpetuated or when terroristic acts are performed, there is a sacred object providing the reason and justification for these acts. 

Although no one has ever seen or touched a sacred object, human beings relate to these phantasies as if they are real. These objects generate massive episodes of political violence. 

The phantasy of sacred objects are the source of history.