One reason the world is so *&%#ed up…
… is that most of us continue to think, believe, and do exactly what those in power… the preachers, politicians, and other snake oil salesmen… have trained us to think, believe, and do.
Learn more… Coming Out: Fear of Authority, Part II
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Are you implying that we should think for ourselves, Mr. Peter? That’s a dangerous idea, sir. Very dangerous.
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Dangerous indeed. An existential threat to the powers that be… and therefore a risk for anyone who dares to challenge the “authorities”. Fortunately, I personally need not worry about being executed for blasphemy or imprisoned for treason… although billions living elsewhere live in such tyranny even this day. Thanks and peace.
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The left and right is all propaganda. Turn off the tv news and social media feeds. Sit back and reality will unfold by your own observations. It really does work that easily.
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Yep… It really is THAT utterly simple. Alas, billions are still held hostage… seemingly powerless to direct their own attention.
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Ah, so much easier to let someone else do the thinking…
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Yep… So much easier to follow than lead… wrapped in the protective cloak of faith, piety, allegiance… which are just cowardice, bigotry, and abdication of responsibility spun into “virtues”.
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I know many conservatives embrace authority more, but even as a conservative myself, I do not. What I cannot stand is abuse of authority, and hypocrisy in authority! Parents, teachers, politicians, law etc… no one is immune from my criticism if they act hypocritically and unjustly. Authority has a place, but that does not mean it should not be questioned and held accountable! The double standards, hypocrisy and condescension we have in wielding our authority over our children is appalling if one would look, for example, and imagine treating any other human being that way! The greatest test of character is how you treat those beneath you and cannot fight back. When no one’s there to hold YOU accountable! That’s a real test of character and integrity!
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A resounding Amen to all that you have shared. Thanks and peace, Lady of Reason.
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Blind deference to and abuse and hypocrisy in authority is one of my major hot buttons!
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My buttons as well major big time. Alas, these evils make for some very lucrative careers in religion and politics… thanks to the complicity of the very people who are being exploited by these charlatans.
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