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Thoughts on the importance of other people in our knowing of things – the “knowledge system” and its effects

Recently, I said something interesting: When one starts to look at where ideas and knowledge actually come from one starts to realize how little the ideas and knowledge we use come from us.  It comes from other people. In this … Continue reading

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Thoughts on the story of Hercules . . . the ideals of a hunting and herding society that Greek civilization turned into the ideals of strength and adventure???

I had some interesting thoughts about the Greek hero Hercules that were interesting. They are just speculation but I thought they were worth recording. It seems that the stories the Hercules are varied and fragmented and there are many variations. … Continue reading

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Thoughts on the “-archies” . . . matriarchy and patriarchy . . . and the creation of the “system”

Recently I had some interesting thoughts that I think are worth recording: I had heard someone remark on things like the patriarchy and matriarchy. These subjects are not new to me. I had an interest in them as a result … Continue reading

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Thoughts on stress – aspects of the self, the tribe, and the tribal way of life

In a recent conversation I began to speak of some interesting things.  We were talking about how people are so stressed nowadays.  They wondered if people were stressed thousands of years ago.  I went on to say that people in … Continue reading

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Thoughts on the association between belief and pressure

Here’s a thought I had: I seem to feel that belief is pressure-based.  In fact, pressure creates belief.  This would mean that belief is not based on things like: What makes intellectual sense What ones heart says What society, tradition, … Continue reading

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Thoughts on the progression of spirituality from primitive to mass society – the ‘conditions of spirituality’

Here is a thought I had: STAGES OF PROGRESSION I said that, in regard to spirituality, there were some interesting stages in the progression from primitive society to mass society.  I see six stages: Participation Devotion Achievement Thought Creations Stagnation … Continue reading

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Thoughts on ‘primitive religion’ and belief

I’ve been in many conversations about ‘primitive religion’ with people.  By ‘primitive religion’ I mean the religion practiced by people who live in small groups in the middle of nature.  Typically, they do not have a large social/economic structure and … Continue reading

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