It's interesting to contemplate the prehistoric roots of religion. Before a certain time, many early communities were built upon egalitarian care of each other without interpersonal violence or designation of master-to-slave hierarchies. (cf: The Dawn of Everything)
Something changed. The warrior/administrator evolved. He gave himself spe…
It's interesting to contemplate the prehistoric roots of religion. Before a certain time, many early communities were built upon egalitarian care of each other without interpersonal violence or designation of master-to-slave hierarchies. (cf: The Dawn of Everything)
Something changed. The warrior/administrator evolved. He gave himself special qualities for the sake of keeping power and gathering wealth. He demanded a fancy funeral with promises of returning after life in order to continue the same. Ergo, the concept of god. Then he sent others to battle while he directed from behind. He called himself king.
With very few exceptions, this person was an adult male who repressed his own people as well as warring with other tribes. I tell myself nothing much has changed.
There is, of course, spirituality which is integral to most of us. It defines our place in the universe and our relationship with all creation. A truly spiritual person is at ease with being a temporary, small cog in the midst of wonder. It is not the same thing as religion at all.
HOPE ! You are! SO Close! to HIS Truth !! " A Truly Spiritual Person IS AT Ease, with Being a TEMPORARY Small Cog in THE HANDS, of a WONDERFULL, LOVING GOD! ETERNITY! Awaits US!
It's interesting to contemplate the prehistoric roots of religion. Before a certain time, many early communities were built upon egalitarian care of each other without interpersonal violence or designation of master-to-slave hierarchies. (cf: The Dawn of Everything)
Something changed. The warrior/administrator evolved. He gave himself special qualities for the sake of keeping power and gathering wealth. He demanded a fancy funeral with promises of returning after life in order to continue the same. Ergo, the concept of god. Then he sent others to battle while he directed from behind. He called himself king.
With very few exceptions, this person was an adult male who repressed his own people as well as warring with other tribes. I tell myself nothing much has changed.
There is, of course, spirituality which is integral to most of us. It defines our place in the universe and our relationship with all creation. A truly spiritual person is at ease with being a temporary, small cog in the midst of wonder. It is not the same thing as religion at all.
Excellent observations, Hope!
HOPE ! You are! SO Close! to HIS Truth !! " A Truly Spiritual Person IS AT Ease, with Being a TEMPORARY Small Cog in THE HANDS, of a WONDERFULL, LOVING GOD! ETERNITY! Awaits US!