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Thoughts on the effects of the idea of being “chosen” – a source for religious, political, and social problems, with remarks on its possible origin in Ancient Egypt???

Posted on April 28, 2024 by mikespassingthoughts

In a conversation I said something interesting. “CHOSENISM” We got in a conversation about how horrible religious wars can be and how deeply the feelings are with religion. Generally, you don’t even want to talk to people about religion. I … Continue reading →

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The ‘world-as-perception orientation’ – a mentality of primitive tribes

Posted on March 11, 2023 by mikespassingthoughts

In my article called “Thoughts on how I perceive the world – inspiration and the “I don’t know” – with remarks about Socrates, philosophy, Odin, and belief” I mentioned two forms of perceiving the world: The ‘world-as-knowledge orientation’.  This is when … Continue reading →

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Thoughts on the splitting of society by the Christian conversion – the Conversion Cult and its effects

Posted on September 16, 2022 by mikespassingthoughts

I have always felt that, in English society anyways, there is a splitting of society. Since the US is descended from English society it has also continued this split society phenomena. I think it is more than a natural tendency … 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???

Posted on May 24, 2022 by mikespassingthoughts

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 “impaired reaction complex” – the effect of an impaired self and an inability to react

Posted on May 19, 2022 by mikespassingthoughts

I often talk about what I call the “impaired reaction complex”. Here are some thoughts on it: THE “IMPAIRED REACTION COMPLEX” To me, the “impaired reaction complex” is something that primarily reflects the self and describes a problem associated with … Continue reading →

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Thoughts on ‘learning to be content’ – on how it is the greatest thing to learn and the greatest of all wealth’s

Posted on May 10, 2022 by mikespassingthoughts

I always speak of what I call ‘learning to be content’.  This is nothing but learning to find contentment wherever you are and in whatever your doing.  This may sound trivial or small but its actually very important.  There are … Continue reading →

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Some thoughts on Joseph Smith and the writing of the Book of Mormon

Posted on September 24, 2021 by mikespassingthoughts

I have always questioned the writing of the Book of Mormon.  I have always wanted to look at this in more detail in the future, as I have other things more pressing at this time, but here are some first … Continue reading →

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Thoughts on the “ideals monger” – the worship of social ideals

Posted on July 22, 2021 by mikespassingthoughts

Over the years I have begun to speak of what I call the “ideals monger”. This is a person who makes a life out of pursuing social ideals. Though I’m sure that all societies display it, in one form or … Continue reading →

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Thoughts on the effect of the “human face” in government, history, and life, with remarks on the “image of stability”

Posted on July 11, 2021 by mikespassingthoughts

In a recent conversation I remarked on an old idea I had that is quite interesting. I said: “I often wonder if one of the reasons why there was a tendency to create a government with a written constitution and … Continue reading →

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Some reflections on the phenomena of “journey dreams” and their characteristics . . . a manifestation of madness, of shamanism, or what???

Posted on June 3, 2021 by mikespassingthoughts

Recently, I have been wondering about the bizarre things I’ve done in the past. I particularly think of what I called “journey dreams”. I only heard of a similar thing happening with people who are called shamans. They are often … Continue reading →

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