Tokis-Phoenix
Regular Member
MeAndroo said:Religion is one thing. Those who run the religion are something else. How many wars have been caused by those preaching about spreading peace? I find nothing wrong with the religion part of "organized religion." It's the "organized" part that troubles me.
That said, the root of societal problems runs far deeper than religion. Is poverty a result of the current society, or is it a cause? Is it both? Chicken or the egg? What about violence? Hate? Are drugs really as big of a problem as poverty? Are kids buying clothing a pressing concern?
All the things you see in society that you might not agree with exist because somewhere, someone wanted them. Drugs are still prevalent because people want them. Expensive clothes exist because people want them. The same can be said for poverty: the rich keep the poor poor so they can control them. I don't want to get too into this because I'm less and less of a capitalist every day, but I will say this. The situation in the US is a far sight better than in a majority of the globe. Having "problems" like spoiled ignorant children is a lot better than having real domestic problems. The only problem comes when those children don't grow up despite aging.
Its just a result of our consumer culture, wealth and power can corrupt anyone- don't be seduced by worldly values, materialism does not foster the growth of morals, compassion and humility, so how can we expect such a materialistic culture to grow them?
Thoughts shape events, all things originate in the mind, things and events depend heavily on motivation. The root of all problems= anger, attachment, jealousy, hatred...These are the real enemy.