Today’s Vibe- 8-08-23
Thomas Aquinas believed, …”War is justified if the Ultimate goal is peace.”
Greetings All,
This may be a new point of view to most who read this Blog. Today’s Blog is somewhat different in perspective than some may be accustomed. My opinions are of how I feel LoA would offer a more agreeable viewpoint to the Everyday circumstances we all experience. Remember, this is (JMO)Just My Opinion. I welcome comments or questions equally, from those interested in a different answer to the Questions found along Life Paths.-(I’m open to providing more clarity with a Private consultations. —————————0——————————–
Evolution of man & the observation of nature has led the Human species to emulate what they saw as the “Natural” way to respond to the needs of Life. Early, primitive man watched the animals around them, the pack & predatory ones, mostly. They saw them fight for Food, territory(which meant Food) & a mate. The weak & infirm were left to die & the Strong survived. Much as Darwin wrote in his book, The Evolution of the Species; aggression has the benefit of security.!!
As man has grown & adapted to the different requirements of each faction of Human, their Size requirement adjusted accordingly. Some grew bigger & thus stronger than others. They learned that like animals, they could dominate smaller, weaker men. As intellect grew, so did dominion over the less astute. The combination of Strength & intelligence laid the foundation for the control over others, both individually & en mass. It may have started simply as the 1st Tribe, clan or family following the Father, provider or the Loudest, strongest MALE of the group & has led to the societal regulations enforced on the masses in the form of Government.
The difference between man & animals is that was never explained to the earliest Homo-Erectus/Spapian with a developing human Mind that was growing in ability, the emotions they felt, like ours; are the indicators of their desires. They/we were able to Reason, to work out complex issues & solutions. The early human also experienced Emotions that gave rise to ideas & thoughts beyond their comprehension, which as today; were not understood & added confusion, growing into frustration, anger & with no constraints to their Reasoning; violence.!! The early mind saw animals fight to resolve their differences in a show of strength. The winner walked away with the mate/food or territory. Man saw the win from the position of Strength & power but failed to notice the animal conflicts ended peacefully, not in Death.!! They also did not see animal Retribution for losing…but the Mis or Not understood Emotions had a different effect on Humans that animals inherently understood & applied.!!
What we Tolerate, we Encourage.!!
So the habit of Size, Strength, Physical & Mental/Emotional dominance became the Accepted pattern of behavior with the few lording over the many, controlling their behavior under the guise of Safety & Unity. We learned to Fight over everything, we teach it to our young. We encourage it in the competitive sports we revere. It became incorporated in the Religious faith training as the Will of God.!!, despite the “commandments” against the taking of Life. This rule was Not specific as to what Kind of life or cite any exceptions.!! From an emotional, primitive mental attitude, Humans as a race have not evolved into the Peace mined Be-ings we say we want to Be-come.!! We talk about Peace among the religions of the world, we want Peace between Nations instead of War & we want Peace as individuals within our own thoughts.!! However, in the fight FOR peace, we create more War by the massive global Attention to the LACK of Peace.
The more we fight, the more we Have to Fight.!!
In the U.S. we began our country with winning a War against a, at the time World Power. We Celebrate that victory every year. Most other countries have similar Anniversaries as well. Reliving & revering the violence & tragedy of Loss, Pain & Sacrifice as though it were a good thing. This continues the perpetuation of the disagreements, sentiments, ideas & feelings toward “Past enemies” of wars won or lost.!! This is continued with 2 other National holidays again celebrating War, death & Sacrifice with Veterans & Memorial days…the very principles the Gov’t declares it is Fighting to Eliminate.!! The topics of pretexts for violence are as many as there are people with ideas.
No longer having a need to fight for food, as such, a Mate, except in High School; & territory, except imagined borders, national & personal; we as a Global society, have turned the ability to create into creating destruction, not only of others but ourselves.!! Seasonal Behavior of animals is the premeditated response to conflict or difference of opinion. This in turn creates the Illusion of limits & therefore the concept of needing to gather & Control the Scraps! Through violence.!! There are No limits but those we impose on ourselves; collectively or individually.
We now have a war for everything in an attempt to control the behavior of the masses so they become predictable & therefore easier to manage with the Carrot of peace & safety and the Stick of violence & restraint.!!
Through the “War Against…” efforts, more of what the war is against Be-comes more to fight against; in an everlasting cycle.
Deuteronomy 19:21 “But I tell you, don’t resist him who is evil; but whoever strikes you on your right cheek, turn to him the other also.”
This “verse” as well as many others have been misinterpreted subject to the one expressing their perspective of it. After reading other passages from the same source & seeing the pattern of the behavior being exemplified, I believe that this meant to let go of Resistance & to Turn AWAY from further conflict; not to allow more. As with all subjects, this should & can be applied. To continue giving Attention to the Contrast(un-wanted) perpetuates its continuance, whether that is verbal, physical or merely perceived.!! Many conflicts are because of one taking offense where none is offered.!! Many go out of their way to have “their feelings hurt”. This is because, like our primitive ancestor; we still don’t understand the role of our emotions & how to apply their indication of our desired path.!!
We’ve taken it so far that we’re willing to engage in violent action on another’s behalf, whether they want it or not. Because of the oppression of our earliest ancestors, the most affected protested & fought back; the (many) weak against the(few) strong…this led to the concept that we need to protect others…over our own safety.
Now with “modern” society’s ideals & the introduction of Morals & Ethics to further regulate the behavior of others by inducing mass mutual agreement to a standard of “Acceptable” behavior (right) & a list of “Unacceptable” behavior (wrong). This is like the Universal energy of everything, there is only Energy. How it’s used & how its use is perceived determines whether it’s Good or Bad energy. When it powers a LightBulb it’s Good. When someone is electrocuted, it’s BAD(Unless it’s Court Ordered).!!
Once we, as One Global people & community adapt the way we think in conjunction with the way we Feel about…IT, then true peace can Be-come without the threat of violence or repercussions.-JMO
Happpy Creating!!
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