This July 4th, can we strive to see the best in each other? Some thoughts on patriotism and pessimism...
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There is a lot going on in our world, a lot of ugliness. WE CAN SOLVE IT. How? We embrace the importance of breaking our ego mechanisms and responding in curiosity. This means that we realize that the world does not revolve around us, that our own way is not THE way, our own needs are not THE needs, that our own religious beliefs (or lack there of) are not THE religious beliefs. This means embracing, finding commonality with, and supporting the rights of all lifestyles, beliefs, etc. that do not involve the harm of others. (This does not mean agreement with all... it means supporting the rights of all.) It means accepting disagreement and taking opportunities to learn from one another versus arguing. It means we put humanity first, not ourselves. It means that we make personal sacrifices for the greater good. It means thinking of others before ourselves. This means refusing to initiate war, but instead insisting on finding sustainable solutions. It means that even when war is provoked and must be engaged, only willing combatants are attacked and their deaths never celebrated. How do we start it? Look in the mirror. Raise your children accordingly and live as an example, even calling yourself out when you make a mistake and mending that mistake. You will need to break habits. You will need to learn about others. You will need to prioritize humanity as a whole. You will need to grow and evolve. It will be work. But the result? A society based in love, integrity, and true inclusion with a mission of elevating humanity... and isn't that worth everything!? #people #society #humanity #growth #communication #politics #mindset #potential
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🤔 "If you have monstrosities happening at your doorstep and you don't do anything to prevent them, you become an associate and share the punishment." 🧐 Let's explore this thought-provoking statement through the lenses of three great minds: Aristotle's Perspective: Aristotle, the ancient philosopher, believed in moral responsibility within a community. He'd argue that inaction in the face of wrongdoing reflects a lack of courage and moral virtue. Failing to intervene makes one complicit in the wrongdoing. Alexander the Great's Perspective: The historic military leader valued collective action. For him, not preventing monstrosities weakens a community's collective strength. Passivity may lead to the community's downfall, with all, including the inactive, sharing in the consequences. Nietzsche's Perspective: Nietzsche, the critic of conventional morality, might argue for individualism. Those who don't act may be expressing their will to power, creating their own values. They should not be judged by conventional standards and may not consider themselves associates in the punishment. Different perspectives, one thought-provoking statement. What's your take on this? 🤔 #Philosophy #MoralResponsibility #Community
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Michel Foucault once said he was not a prophet, but his job was to make windows where there were once walls. It is such a profound statement. And I agree, there is nothing too sacred not to be critiqued. The human race has always relied on social critiques to pick holes in humans' thinking process in order to save humanity from itself. That is how the human race has been able to evolve from unmitigated slavery to serfdom, while it continues to tilt back and forth in this era between rough-neck capitalism, socialism and democratic socialism. The relevance of Socrate, Aristotle, Voltaire, Friedrich Nietzsche, Micheal Foucault and to today's Dr Jordan Peterson and the rest, shows the world will always need thinkers and social critiques. We must unbiasedly question everything including other people's ideas, views and that of our own even if they find it offensive. Why? It is only matter of time before one man's destructive idea or view puts into action, enslaves humanity. Like Micheal Foucault said, "people know what they do and why they do what they do, but what they don't know is what what they do does." While you may not necessarily like being critiqued, even though you have the right to choose not to respond, you still owe yourself and humanity the duty to reflect on why. For every destruction and pain done to others, always begins as an opinion, then actionable idea.
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There is hope for humanity, and it can shine even in the darkest times. Recently, I was captivated by the movie "Society of the Snow," which tells the incredible and inspiring true story of the 16 survivors of the 1972 Andes plane crash. Why Am I reflecting on this? Because whenever we read a book or watch a movie depicting post-apocalyptic worlds, we are used to the all-against-all paradigm. Consider "The Road" by McCarthy or "Blindness" by Saramago, to mention a couple of my favorites. "The Society of the Snow" tells a different and real story. ✔ True leadership: Even amid the chaos, there was always one of them guiding the others with empathy, integrity, and selflessness. ✔ Values amidst adversities: Having to make unspeakable choices, the survivors held onto their humanity, resorting to extreme measures only as a last option. ✔ Mental and physical resilience: For 72 days, they braved the relentless cold, clinging to life with determination and hope. ✔ Courage and initiative: They tried to seek help more than once. Ultimately, two of them walked for ten days (!) until their tenacity led to salvation. ✔ Community and respect: Even in despair, their bonds and mutual respect held strong. ✔ Adaptability: None of them had been trained to survive a plane crash, let alone live in the mountains under extreme conditions. There is hope for humanity because the event - let me stress the point: it is not a fictional story - shows we can be united even in the harshest times. ✍ What stories of resilience and leadership inspire you? How do they shape your approach to challenges in your professional and personal life? #andesplanecrash #societyofthesnow #leadershiplessons #leadership #resiliece
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Bertrand Russell, a prominent philosopher of the 20th century, advocated for logic and reason as the basis of knowledge. 🌟I am excited to share the values of the inspiring individual who truly understands the value of critical thinking and the scientific method! Their perspective on shaping a worldview based on empirical evidence rather than superstition or dogma is truly commendable. 🌍 Let's all take a moment to appreciate the significance of embracing rationality and evidence-based reasoning in our personal and professional lives #CriticalThinking #ScientificMethod #EmpiricalEvidence #Rationality #LinkedInThouI'm excited to share that Russell's impressive body of work extends beyond his academic pursuits! In addition to his scholarly contributions, he has made significant strides in the fields of ethics and politics. Russell's unwavering commitment to humanism, pacifism, and social justice has truly set him apart as a champion of these important principles. #Ethics #Politics #Humanism #Pacifism #SocialJustice I am truly inspired by his unwavering dedication to seeking truth, fostering freedom of thought, and promoting the betterment of humanity. His remarkable legacy will undoubtedly continue to motivate future generations in their pursuit of intellectual integrity and a more equitable and empathetic global society. #Legacy #Inspiration #HumanitarianEfforts
Top 10 Bertrand Russell Quotes on Life
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"Are we simply self-conscious animals improbably appearing for a moment in a cosmos without purpose or significance? If so, that has implications for life, which even ordinary people can work out. Or are we rather illusions of individuality destined to dissolve into the ultimately real Absolute? That would make a difference. Are we instead really materially acquisitive hedonists or carnally desiring sensualists who have nothing higher to which to aspire than the gratifications of possessions and physical sensations that we can use our money and relations to consume? Or maybe only bodies with capacities to define by means of the exercise of will and discourse our identities through self-description and re-description? Or perhaps are we children of a personal God, whose perfect love is determined to rescue us from our self-destruction in order to bring us into the perfect happiness of divine knowledge and worship? Or maybe something else? The differences matter for how life ought to be lived, how we ought to live, as individuals and as a society. And ultimately we have no choice but to adopt some position, even if by default our culture adopts it for us. I think we ought to want to embrace a position that is deliberately considered and believed for good reasons." - Christian Smith, "What Is a Person?: Rethinking Humanity, Social Life, and the Moral Good from the Person Up"
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It's a fact we can't ignore. The landscape of faith is changing, and with it, our methods of sharing the Gospel must evolve. The 2022 General Social Survey has brought a worrying trend into focus - an alarming 40% of individuals aged 18-34 NEVER attend church. This stands in stark contrast to the 11% reported in 1972. The dramatic shift signals a need for change in our approach to faith engagement, particularly among younger generations. The question arises - if the young generation isn't in church, where will they encounter the Gospel? https://lnkd.in/g2nvgj4H #faith #fcci #entrepreneur #gospel #businessowner
Shaping the Future: The Role of Christian Business Leaders in Fulfilling the Great Commission
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The Tonight Battle of the Baddest demonstrated how life can be incredibly unjust. Yet, individuals like Francis N'Gannou can inspire change and make the world a better place through their resilience and determination. In the face of such injustice, we find inspiration in the resilience and unwavering courage of individuals like Francis. His story demonstrates that while life may not always be fair, we have the power to turn adversity into an opportunity for growth and positive change. The unfairness of life challenges us to reflect on our values, our sense of purpose, and our capacity for empathy and compassion. It invites us to consider the role we can play in addressing inequality and injustice in our own lives and in the world at large. As we navigate the uneven terrain of life, we should remember that it is precisely in the face of adversity that the most remarkable human stories emerge. We can draw strength from these stories to overcome our own obstacles, believing that resilience, courage, and the pursuit of justice can ultimately tip the scales in our favor. Francis’s journey teaches us that the pursuit of a fairer, more just world requires not only personal resilience but also a commitment to stand up for what we believe in, even in the face of the harshest injustices. In this way, we become part of the collective force that challenges life’s inherent unfairness and works towards a more equitable and compassionate society. #truth #foryou #FightInjustice #injustice #society #resilience #determination
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2wI think many confuse patriotism with nationalism. #vote5 shared a good visual.