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Originally posted by survivaloftheslickest
Originally posted by wavemaker
Originally posted by survivaloftheslickest
You probably noticed it there are more and more cases of people involved in ''love and light'' philosophy, telling everyone how good they are, etc. The problem is, they seem to be incredibly naive individuals, manipulated by forces they do not really understand. Whenever anyone wants to challenge them or discuss something of practical merit, they shut down and/or resort to passing judgment on others they view as ''less developed'' or ''those who still have not found the light''. The principle of equality is actually a fascist view of the world with a rosy face attached to it. You cannot discuss certain issues, because they are ''too negative'', everyone is ''equal'', we do not eat meat, etc.. not only does it seem dystopian, it also presents itself as another example of ''group-think'', the mindset which seriously limits one's horizons, leading to creation of rather dull people devoid of any passion. The only difference is, they will throw a rose at you rather than beat you. The mindset is still the same.
I have never really used the word "Namaste" but I do like that crowd. People trying to send positive messages to everyone and not being judgmental.
What you just said is what we call a crab mentality. These are the people who will try to pull down other people so that they can feel superior to those they try to pull down. They tend to exaggerate what they say to put down those people more. But the real problem is that they feel insecure and that they need to pull down others so that they won't feel alone in their insecurities.
Just for you OP, NAMASTE!!!edit on 30-12-2011 by wavemaker because: (no reason given)
You know me that well now, do you? I was under the impression this is a forum where ideas can be freely exchanged, without resorting to implicit ad hominems. As a matter of fact, I remain neutral on the topic. You can throw namastes all you want, but do you even know what this word means, where people actually use it?
Originally posted by StealthyKat
Well if someone wants to base their lives on love and light I say more power to them.There are a hell of a lot more things in this world to complain about. I would worry about the hate filled people.
Originally posted by survivaloftheslickest
Originally posted by StealthyKat
Well if someone wants to base their lives on love and light I say more power to them.There are a hell of a lot more things in this world to complain about. I would worry about the hate filled people.
Absolutely! The problem is, this ''love and light'' is often just hate in disguise. A clever disguise, at that!
Originally posted by Ophiuchus 13
Originally posted by survivaloftheslickest
Originally posted by StealthyKat
Well if someone wants to base their lives on love and light I say more power to them.There are a hell of a lot more things in this world to complain about. I would worry about the hate filled people.
Absolutely! The problem is, this ''love and light'' is often just hate in disguise. A clever disguise, at that!
HOW???
Originally posted by Ophiuchus 13
reply to post by survivaloftheslickest
@Absolutely! The problem is, this ''love and light'' is often just hate in disguise. A clever disguise, at that!
HOW???
Originally posted by Th0r
Angry man survivaloftheslickest you need some love! I have some too share with you
Originally posted by survivaloftheslickest
Oh, that. Well, I don't think it's a conscious state of hatred per se, more along the lines of thinking you are more enlightened than others, everyone is equal, etc. But how can everyone be equal if the ''love and light'' mentality posits they are more enlightened? Surely, to consider yourself ''more enlightened'' there has to be a degree of contempt towards the ones you deem ''less evolved?''
Originally posted by survivaloftheslickest
I contend, in our current state, we cannot think along the lines of equality for all. This was an idea, once, and never worked. We ARE different. We WILL use violence when it is absolutely necessary. Otherwise, we become mere robots, indeed, simulacrums controlled by whoever put forth the doctrine of this perception of enlightenment in the first place.
Originally posted by survivaloftheslickest
Perhaps the word ''hate'' is not the best choice here. I recant and admit it. Perhaps it's more dangerous along the lines of ''passivity'' and a skewed perception of ''equality'' and ''waiting for some magnificent spiritual event'' for all, which may never come. Namaste, dear friend
Originally posted by survivaloftheslickest
The problem is, they seem to be incredibly naive individuals, manipulated by forces they do not really understand.
Originally posted by DAVID64
In my opinion, these people have turned turtle. Pulled their heads in to their own personal shell and hiding from the realities of the world. By saying [wishing] that love will fix everything and if people would only see the way, we could all live in peace. Bull. It's a fantasy and won't work. Homo sapiens is the nastiest animal on this planet and some feel good philosophy is not going to change that. Like that scene in The Watchmen, put a flower in a gun barrel, see what happens.edit on 30-12-2011 by DAVID64 because: spelling error