Theos-Talk Archives (July 1998 Message tt00223)

Allan wrote:

> This is supposed to be  philosophy, spirituality, not some bloody minded book club that
> can't see past the clowns who presented themselves as master.  The prats have fed the
> world unmitigated crap for centuries.  Anyone with an ounce of brains or a modicum of
> skill at meditation can SEE that it is crap.

It is very common and very human to assume that those who disagree with one's spiritual views
are "pathetic," without brains, or skill.  Many people insist, as you do, Allan, that there
is only ONE philosophy - as a philosophy major, I encounter over and over again philosophers
who took, and continue to take, great pride in considering themselves somehow superior and
even "chosen" specially by God.  However, again, this viewpoint, too, is customary among many
people and cultures - whether or not the "chosen" want to admit it.

It is admirable to desire others to pop their heads out of their butts - but do not wish, nor
assume, that they will turn right around and pop their heads into your happy hiney.

You continue to insist that your way is the ONLY way - this is an extremely narrow vision.
Your contempt for those who do not follow you blindly is as far from spirituality as one can
get.  Being challenged, ridiculed, and questioned could be considered an honor - at least
someone is paying attention.

I am turned off by your fundamentalism, rigidity, and lack of compassion.  You imply
repeatedly that you are some kind of prophet; sorry, brother - I don't see you as that at
all.  Nor do I dig spiritual messages being delivered via damnation or insinuations that I,
or anyone else, are somehow "lower" than you.  I can get that on early morning television,
thank you.

Maybe your loathing (intense dislike) of humans who think differently than you is caused by
something else altogether - hmm, let's see. . .are you current on your rabies vaccine?


Kym