Prejudice does not necessarily mean hatred or dislike of other groups; it’s the belief that you are superior to them. Your education might teach you that your ancestors were right and that your group is always right. If you have been taught that your family and you are better than others, it’s time to change that mindset. The moment you are born as a human, you belong to humanity. Whether you are black, white, brown, yellow, red, male, female, heterosexual, homosexual, bisexual, Pakistani, Arab, American, Canadian, European, Russian, Muslim, Christian, Jewish, Buddhist, Hindu, Sikh, or atheist, whether you pray often or never, or you give and donate to feed the hungry, which I believe is a living prayer, remember that every human belongs under the umbrella of one humanity.
Your worth is determined by your compassionate character, sacrifice, forgiveness, and love for humanity, not simply by belonging to a certain group or participating in certain activities. Certain medical discoveries have saved millions of lives, and I believe every human life saved helps God because God’s work is done by humans. Credit should be given where it is due, regardless of the group to which one belongs. Many people use insulin to stay alive, but most do not know the inventor who discovered it, although they might be willing to kill for their religious leaders.
Today, we should be able to overcome our differences with equal human rights. The main cause of our social problems, including wars, is prejudice and counter-prejudice. Everything starts at home, then spreads to the community, and our nations and religions often preach the same way of thinking. It’s time to cross the boundaries our ancestors could not. Our wars start with individuals and can end with individuals because it is the individual who chooses to join in the killing, regardless of the reason. When making that choice, you have the responsibility to judge your group’s choice and, more importantly, assess yourself as to why you would be willing to kill innocents for your group. If the answer is yes, you may need to create some inner peace before making that decision.
The 10 Fundamentals of Who Flipped My Triangle
Continuous Learning
- As human beings, we are always learning new things. This continuous evolution proves that we are progressing toward our potential. We still use only a percentage of our brain power, so none of us can claim to know everything. Allow yourself to carry an imaginary basket for everything you don’t know, instead of being egotistic about your ancestors’ knowledge being the only truth.
Free Will and Responsibility
- When you make decisions about your life, you use your free will, making you the CEO of your life. You must balance your life’s affairs and not let external influences dictate your life. Free will comes with the responsibility to create a harmonious life. Everyone’s life is like a musical sheet, with notes (man) and spaces (God). When it’s your turn, speak; when it’s time to be quiet, stay quiet. This creates a melodious life.
Balance Between Belonging and Freedom
- The sense of belonging and the sense of freedom are opposing forces. As the CEO of your life, you must balance these to stay spiritually healthy. If your sense of belonging overpowers you, you might become a suicide bomber, anorexic, or bulimic. If your sense of freedom is out of control, you might end up in jail or become obese.
Man as God’s Workhorse
- God’s work is done by humans, making man the workhorse of God. The debate over whether man or God came first is less important than getting God’s work done. As our brain power increases, we will understand more about God. Killing over who is right is unacceptable because our understanding evolves with knowledge.
Evolving Knowledge
- The knowledge that the earth is round wasn’t known when prayer and fasting times were set according to sunrise and sunset. Believing that knowledge was complete thousands of years ago is false. We are on a highway of a hundred miles and have only reached mile twenty; our judgment of the entire highway can’t be accurate based on assumptions.
Man as the Dancing Bottle
- Man is the dancing bottle, and God is the alcohol within. Statues and places of worship are meaningless without living humans. Respect the living, as God lives through mankind. Man’s actions should be judged by society as devilish or godly. If you are taught or believe that you are better because of being drunk, you are not only drunk but also prejudiced.
- Animal Instincts- Like baboons, humans fight over territory and resources due to our animal side, which cannot be killed. Accept this reality and make peace with the animal within to achieve external peace. Man is human because of the spiritual jewelry we wear. Without compassion, forgiveness, sacrifice, and love, we are worse than baboons. Evolve to tame the beast within because you can.
- The Third Equation- As the CEO of your life, recognize your importance in the triangle of God, Devil, and Man. If humans did not exist, neither would God nor the Devil. Balance your life by standing up for justice, including self-justice, and opposing wrongdoing within your group.
- Address the Root Cause- When faced with a problem, address the root cause first. For instance, when a dead dog is found in a well, remove the dog before trying to clean the water.
- Separate Spirituality and Politics- Humans are social creatures, and society requires politics. However, spirituality is an essential part of being human and should not be mixed with politics. Governing systems that include God taint spirituality with politics. While political systems may have hidden lies, spirituality is about truth. Aim to live a life that separates the two, allowing for justice and truth to prevail.