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western philosophies are submissive where the individual takes a secondary role. Eastern philosophies, such as Buddhism for example, place the individual in a more primary role (meditation, introspection, etc). Considering the individual is apparent and a major factor in every situation in life, being depedant on it makes sense. However, when one makes themselves secondary, they're dependant on ideal conditions. Outside of these conditiosn they fail. That doesn't make sense. Evolution and adaption tell you to survive in every environment, and every context. I take that approach to ideas, if it requires the neglection of an environment, if it requires the rejection of an idea, to remain valid, then it isn't valid itself. That's how I measure truth really... until I find a better method at least.
Religion is a means to make an ends. Sure, you can take that path, it provides a lot of things. The fact of the matter is however so many people get caught in up in this religion, assigning unreal characteristics to it, that when they try looking outside of it they can't. Its like staring into the sun for an hour and trying to stumble through a pitch black cave. It's not going to work. You gotta keep clear sighted, open minded, and make sure you know your path. Religion only does a small part of that, enoguh to keep the person interested and satisfy some inner, personal issues. It then only goes to exploit the individual for the benefit of a few. While you can mine the gold out of it, it is hardly worth the while, and numerous people in todays society are providing much more direct methods for the same result.
One day I'm sure we'll look past all this bullshit, looking back on allthe divisions we placed on eachother, and be like fuck thats stupid. See it in teh same light we see all the other eon year old traditions, practices and concepts. One day, one day..
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Insanity is the only sane reaction to an insane society.
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