Month: August 2020

You can hide behind your nation, religion, or God, as you have been taught to believe, but you cannot evade the demons and God within.

Your dual nature as both physical and spiritual beings makes you a unique entity. You are not merely an animal nor can you exclusively be a spirit; rather, you are a human being who embodies both. The critical question then arises: who is truly in charge? Is it God, the Devil, or is it you? Logically speaking, if God were controlling your life, it would be akin to genetic programming. Similarly, if the Devil held sway, it too would be genetically programmed, with no room for the survival of opposing entities. As human beings, we oscillate between good and bad throughout our lives, often conflicted not just over our lifetimes but from moment to moment. Upon introspection, you’ll realize that you are the third equation, choosing to breathe life into either God or good, or into the Devil by choosing evil.

Now, the crucial question falls to you: who do you believe calls the shots in your life? Is it God? Is it the Devil? Is it you, or perhaps a fourth entity like your social group or a higher authority? From my perspective, the answer is unequivocally you, though unfortunately, for a significant portion of the population, it’s not that straightforward. If an individual possesses an atom of autonomy to exercise free will, then we all have God-like powers to make decisions, without exception. Each of us navigates daily decisions, effectively functioning as CEOs of our own lives. It should be a no-brainer, but the realities of political conformity and religious indoctrination complicate matters.

As human individuals, we are inherently social creatures, compelled to live within societies. Yet, despite our atom of autonomy and unique makeup, we bear personal responsibility for our actions. Imagine if everyone believed that God and the Devil controlled all actions; what chaos would ensue within our justice systems? There would be social anarchy, as no one would be accountable for their deeds. Even so-called godly and highly conservative societies maintain justice systems. On one hand, they preach belief in God, attributing all to Him, while on the other, for political control, they punish severely and hold human individuals accountable. This contradiction is profoundly political and demeaning to individuals, promoting the belief that they are insignificant, irrelevant, and born sinners.

Personally, I contend that it is the human being who ultimately dictates events, both as individuals victimized by irrelevance and collectively as manipulative political powers. God and the Devil are integral to our essence, or we are integral to theirs. Regardless, without living, breathing human beings, no spiritual or diabolical actions can manifest. Whichever way you interpret it, the human being stands as the central figure. Therefore, our political and religious degradation of the individual does not stem from God but from those who seek political control. Remember, if you introspect, you are neither insignificant nor a born sinner.

Even as our sins evolve with our development, one spiritual constant remains: our personal sense of justice. If you treat others as you would not wish to be treated, or as you would want your loved ones treated, you are committing a sin, plain and simple. This includes prejudices, discriminations, and all related offenses, whether taught religiously or politically, for which you, spiritually and individually, bear responsibility.

As individuals, we possess the capacity for self-regulation, owing to our inherent makeup. Logically, our societies need not assign a police officer to every citizen. Self-regulation stems from our spiritual side, as we naturally refrain from actions we find objectionable when applied to ourselves or our loved ones. To comprehend this, consider why people often treat others in ways they themselves detest. The dominance of our animalistic side necessitates education to maintain a balance with our spiritual side. If you cannot govern your desires, you persist in believing life remains confined to the bush or cave. While aggression and dominance were once assets in the wild, in our established communities—our mega-cities or what I term urban jungles—our laws and orders now prioritize civility and progress.

If fear of eternal damnation must coerce you into virtuous behavior, your spiritual side is weak and vulnerable. Likewise, if you perform good deeds solely for the promise of heaven, you need a deeper understanding of spirituality. If heaven and hell govern your morality, you’re not genuinely moral. You act out of political motives, needing external incentives to inspire goodness. Understanding human nature means recognizing that we possess both polarities within us; thus, achieving balance, rather than wielding power over others, becomes the objective.

Reciprocating to God for the gift of a functioning body and oxygen as the purpose of your life constitutes your mortal game. While alive, breathing, and functioning as a human being, you are of utmost importance—not after you have passed. Embracing your role as CEO, your spiritual awareness dictates how you inhabit your mortal vessel. If you experience discomfort and lose happiness and contentment during your lifetime, you effectively experience a living hell. Mortally speaking, the loss of happiness and contentment signifies losing everything, yet our belonging groups are determined to ensure this outcome. Religions propagate the notion of innate sinfulness, urging adherents to supplicate five times daily for offenses they have not committed. Total submission suggests God orchestrates everything, demanding the suppression of the Devil within, with the individual’s significance and agency ignored. In my view, if you harbor no guilt or reason for perpetual supplication, you experience internal comfort and dwell in heaven—whether in life or in death.

Consider it in this light: imagine you are a tape recorder, capable of receiving and conveying identical messages, yet you are not. Spirituality must burgeon from within, not through fear of hell or desire for heaven, as though God were a politician wielding the carrot and stick. Such philosophies are inherently human, proving ineffective outside the animal realm. I wish to be regarded as a human, not as an animal. Our belief systems should treat humans as humans, not as animals. Distrust in our intellect implies a disbelief in human potential, with beliefs imposed as justice systems. Beliefs cannot function as enforceable rules, subject to questioning and judicial review. No one can expound upon God with absolute logic, which accounts for the myriad beliefs and the existence of deniers. If God were truly in control, spiritual crimes would not transpire. Blind adherence achieves nothing, stunting human evolution, which aligns with divine order. Neglecting divine order for religious conformity can result in spiritual crimes, as evidenced by acts of terrorism. While one may learn that religiously motivated homicide is permissible, it remains a political issue, nothing more. If you embody goodness out of fear of hell or desire for heaven, how do you fare when fear and desire fade? This scenario occurs routinely, as people traverse various stages throughout their lifetimes. God does not watch over us as an external overseer; rather, He resides within each individual, an internal matter.

Our spiritual essence is the God within us, but unfortunately, we also harbor our animalistic side. Ultimately, it boils down to us as individuals: which aspect dominates within us and how we exert control over our choices. Can you strike a balance between these two sides to shape your character? Remember, it is you who commits spiritual transgressions in the name of your affiliations. If you are kept feeling weak, vulnerable, irrelevant, and branded a sinner, your group will dictate what is right and wrong for you. In some societies, killing someone can lead to harsh punishment, yet committing the same act against someone sanctioned by your group may earn you praise. This conflicting indoctrination is purely political; deep down, you recognize it, where you simultaneously embody both animalistic instincts and spiritual awareness. Living in such conflict can potentially leave you in a personal, burning hell, especially if your spiritual side is stronger and recognizes the concepts of personal morality.

Consider our belief systems—such contradictions are simply astounding. Take, for instance, religious punishments: stealing might result in having your hand chopped off, while adultery could lead to stoning to death, all while insisting on ultimate submission to God’s authority. These frightening and archaic laws aim to deter crime and enforce obedience to rulers, all in the name of God. Now, imagine the perspective of a crime victim who prays for divine protection but receives no divine intervention. What effect does this repeated experience have on their faith? Two outcomes are likely: some victims lose faith in God, while criminals see no divine retribution despite their actions, undermining their fear of God over time. Logically and practically, the fear of God fails to deter wrongdoing. Consequently, more individuals lose faith in God due to the political entanglements within religious belief systems.

When your personal belief system is in turmoil, you suffer spiritually and personally, and the belief system itself becomes a victim of political manipulation. To witness the repercussions of political interference in belief systems, look no further than nations where religion governs state affairs, often resulting in chaos, especially in light of global efforts towards equal human rights. Internationally, these countries are viewed as rogue states because their laws do not align with universal human values.

Since belief systems are rooted in the unknown and often defy comprehension by evolving minds attempting to grasp God, or while our cognitive capabilities remain incomplete, enforcing belief systems as legal frameworks is impractical. Not everyone interprets God similarly, and some may not even acknowledge His existence.

The amalgamation of fear of God and social punishments within belief systems is misguided; punishments, like everything else, are administered by humans. A belief system cannot function as a governing system; when it assumes that role, it becomes a political apparatus. This approach manipulates ordinary individuals under the guise of blaming God or an individual’s faith, but never the politically dominant authorities. Even if an individual loses faith in God, it is not solely the fault of their affiliation.

Some religious authorities expect absolute adherence to beliefs, claiming that even a leaf cannot stir without God’s will. While such absolute faith is rare, it sets expectations. Paradoxically, these same authorities may label, blame, and punish a child born out of wedlock. Personally, I find these actions not only contradictory but spiritually criminal, as the child bears no responsibility or say in their birth. If a leaf cannot move without God’s consent, how can an entire child be born outside His will? These contradictions are rarely openly debated because they defy spiritual logic. Blindly following the dictates of a mullah or priest without critical thought leads to rash actions driven by passion. Remember, we are all accountable for our actions; you cannot justify violence, such as targeting doctors who perform abortions. If you blame a child born out of wedlock, you are contradicting your belief in God. You cannot have it both ways; you either take responsibility or surrender it to God and trust in His plan. It’s akin to carrying a gun for self-defense while advocating for a police force and law enforcement for everyone else.

Watching leaves move on a tree is an experience. As living individuals, we can observe and understand this phenomenon. If you believe that God keeps you alive by providing oxygen, then you must also accept that the birth of every human child happens by God’s will.

If you choose to believe that nothing is possible without God’s will, then commit to that belief fully. Don’t halfway believe and blame an innocent child who had no say in how they were born. If you believe you’re doing everything within your power, remember that you still cannot commit injustices against the innocent. No one is better or worse purely because of where they are born, especially regarding whether they are born into a religion that permits wedlock or not.

It shouldn’t matter when or where you are born, your skin color, gender, beliefs—whether you believe in one God, many gods, or none at all—your level of education, the type of schooling you received, or the country where you were educated. What truly matters are your actions. If your actions harm an innocent person, then your actions matter.

Our actions and character define our spirituality. It’s not about how often you pray, the language you speak, or whether you believe in reincarnation, heaven, or hell. Spirituality is defined by your actions—they determine whether you are a good person. Your belief system, nationality, gender, or race do not limit your capacity to be good or bad. This is why I believe spirituality transcends the boundaries of all human societies.

When someone dies, it’s often poetic to say they’ve gone to the sky to become a star, a comforting idea though not necessarily logical. These stories permeate our belief systems and traditions, becoming part of everyday life. Ancient Egyptian tombs, for instance, were filled with treasures for the afterlife, reflecting similar beliefs in Chinese culture. Personally, I leave these mysteries about the afterlife for after death; I prefer not to dwell on assumptions that might lead me to commit spiritual crimes against others.

Many pretty stories and assumptions exist in our societies, but a living, breathing human being is a tangible, logical reality. Should we kill each other over these stories?

Always remember, a living, breathing human being can demonstrate spirituality through physical actions. Killing in the name of God makes no sense; spirituality becomes wisdom only when embodied in actions, not just when written, taught, or preached. God’s existence is real when humans engage physically with spirituality. Otherwise, it holds little relevance, existing perhaps only in the realm beyond this physical world (and we are not there yet).

With optimism, we may one day evolve to recognize humanity as a single organism, where differences in color, race, nationality, religion, gender, or sexuality do not divide us. This evolution is already evident in melting pot societies where people learn to live beyond these divisions, despite conservative rhetoric today.

Humanity has always been evolving and will continue to do so. No religious beliefs, constitutions, or laws should be set in stone like the Ten Commandments or pillars of any belief system. Our knowledge must evolve alongside us. Consider the internet: before its advent, physical crimes were policed locally; today, we face threats from afar that challenge traditional jurisdictions. Humanity must unite as one organism to address these challenges.

If you find that you’re not giving your 100% effort, you should also consider giving yourself—and especially God—a break. As mortals, seeking perfection and absolute control is a deadly sin against our personal happiness and contentment. Those who are guilty of this will suffer its ill effects. Praying to God without putting in your personal 100% effort is unfair to both God and yourself. Excessive fear and control can potentially paralyze you in your personal life, leading to profound failure and robbing yourself of happiness and contentment, especially with the knowledge of mortality.

I believe that our happiness and contentment are the most valuable treasures in mortal life. Failing to achieve these means failing ourselves, even if we’ve adhered strictly to religious doctrines. I firmly believe in personal responsibility. Spending your life trying to fit in, impress others, or sacrificing yourself for admiration is a clear sign of personal failure. Judging success solely by material gains ultimately reveals that it was all done for others, not for oneself. Regrets stemming from neglecting your true self can lead to more than just physical health issues. That’s how significant you are. It’s essential to look at yourself logically and remember this because you are a crucial factor in the spiritual equation.

All spiritual entities, including God, are impotent without human intervention. Humans translate spiritual thoughts into action, giving meaning to spirituality and God, especially in their personal lives. This raises the question: Is God impotent without human involvement? This spiritual and physical interaction cannot function in a one-sided relationship. Therefore, credit must be given to living, breathing humans for their spiritual actions. Sadly, controlling authorities have disrespected humans for political gain in the name of God. Individual human contributions have been undervalued and discredited for political reasons. Every human has been labeled a born sinner, regardless of their significance in the grand scheme. I find this offensive and consider it a spiritual crime to blame an innocent person as a sinner. Applying common sense alongside religious beliefs ensures that spirituality prevails while the politics of belonging fail.

Do you still believe humans are unimportant? Or worse, do you still believe yourself to be worthless? Your knowledge is key. You must examine yourself from a different perspective. Are you brainwashed into believing you’re worthless and a sinner, or do you crave godlike powers and feel overwhelmed because you lack them? Achieving balance requires an understanding of mortality, which provides clarity.

Practice makes perfect. If God’s work cannot proceed without you, what more validation do you need to feel worthy? By connecting the dots, you can break free from the chains of materialism and political power struggles to discover yourself. If these things make you feel important because you want to fit in, impress, or gain admiration from your group, remember: Being directly connected to God and having the ability to reciprocate is among the most significant roles one can have. Work is a form of helping others, even if it comes with payment—it means you’re also receiving assistance. Mutual aid sustains the divine world or humanity, making your work or assistance a practical form of prayer with deeper meaning to God than mere worship without reciprocation. Reciprocation fits perfectly because you must appreciate your healthy body and oxygen supply.

As an atom of autonomy and free will, each human is the CEO of their life, directly linked to God within. We are each a cell of the Almighty. However, when taught that we’re mere extensions of our groups and must be defined by them because we lack the ability to define ourselves, our identities become politically tainted. Worse still, we accept whatever our group dictates as our personal reality, becoming unwitting pawns in political games. Instead of being a department within a group, strive to make your group a department of your life. Recognize that within you lies an entire universe—ocean and cosmos combined—not merely a drop in the ocean.

Our individual uniqueness is extraordinary. Yet, when we seek approval from our groups and fight against our true selves in the name of politics, our personal realities become obscured. In reality, each of us is born and dies as an independent entity. Each person has potential akin to a state-of-the-art computer, but many fail to reach their full capacity due to personal limitations, not divine decrees. Our identities are often shaped by pre-installed data, leading us to believe we’re mere machines limited by political affiliations and boundaries set by our groups. We fail to recognize that, as computers endowed with free will and autonomy, we control our destinies—not our groups.

Understanding the depth of free will is crucial to self-discovery. As the CEO of your life, you make decisions based on the knowledge accumulated from analyzing installed data. Look around and see how our politics of belonging limit individuals, convincing them they are insignificant—a mere drop in the ocean. It’s all about perspective. If you’re led to believe you’re born a sinner, how can you cultivate self-respect and comprehend God’s nature and actions? Even God’s work requires your assistance. If you continue believing in your pre-installed beliefs, you’ll never fully utilize your potential.

If you allow conservative ideologies to dominate, they could regress us to eras where people sacrificed virgins to appease God. Reflect on the contributions and advancements made by individuals throughout history. While I acknowledge the role of divine providence—even our next breath is beyond our control—I also recognize the crucial importance of human agency. Spirituality alone lacks efficacy, just as physicality, devoid of spiritual purpose, lacks substance. Both must collaborate for spiritual manifestations to occur physically. Thus, I cannot discount the significance of individual human contributions. While God provides the operating system and the oxygen, it’s up to us to utilize these gifts, explore their potential, and evolve. We can either fulfill our potential or fall victim to group politics that diminish our sense of worth, convincing us of our irrelevance or inherent sinfulness, leading us to seek perpetual forgiveness without understanding our true worth.

Embrace your role as a CEO—this is our intended purpose by God. Our affiliations and group identities often oppose God’s intent, reducing our sense of worth. Where do you stand? Are you merely an extension of a group or ideology, or are you fulfilling your role as CEO?

If you still feel insignificant, irrelevant, or burdened by unearned guilt (SNAP OUT OF IT AND DISCOVER YOUR TRUE SELF), find the inner strength that encompasses the vastness of space and oceans.

Begin by shedding politically imposed identities. These layers of identity obscure and restrict our true selves. Remember, above all else, we are human beings—this fact is fundamental.

The autonomous atom, the CEO of our being, exists simultaneously within humanity and in spiritual alignment with God. It transcends race, gender, nationality, and religious beliefs—every group falls short of this standard.

Refuse to accept claims that you are worthless or inherently sinful. You hold meaning not only for yourself but also for God. Everything, including prayers, finds fulfillment through your existence. Value yourself at every moment, as your actions—even passing knowledge to improve lives—contribute to fulfilling prayers, embodying practical love. In reality, love requires practical expression, not mere verbal affirmation.

As a mortal, you cannot separate your body from your spirit. Therefore, it’s illogical to view yourself solely as a physical being or as a mere spirit. Uncover the decent human buried beneath politically imposed identities. Though challenging, it’s achievable through a spiritual process involving three steps: Firstly, understand your mortal existence and identity. Secondly, embody the capable CEO with an innate sense of compassionate justice. Thirdly, uphold this role by treating others as you wish to be treated, irrespective of political or religious pressures. As autonomous entities with free will, we are accountable for our actions, advocating for equal human rights without succumbing to the politics of belonging.

If you delve into the reasons behind our conflicts, especially religious ones, they are mostly tied to the politics of our group affiliations. Despite millennia of civilization, humanity continues to grapple with religious differences. Interestingly, these differences have little to do with individuals or humanity at large; the primary culprit is the politics of belonging to our groups. Even today, amidst democracies and various ‘isms’, we often fail to question our group allegiances and willingly engage in their politically dubious activities, regardless of our personal spiritual awareness.

We not only commit spiritual offenses in the name of our groups, but we also allow individuals within these groups to escape accountability for crimes they would otherwise face within their own societies. We sweep everything, including spiritual offenses, under the rug and often twist narratives to glorify those involved. This political prejudice and discrimination inflict suffering upon individuals on both sides; as political entities, groups blame each other, perpetuating a cycle of robbing each other’s members of love. The pain of losing love cuts deep into the soul of individuals, leading enraged persons to desire the infliction of similar pain upon those who caused their suffering. Thus, the cycle continues indefinitely, with people willingly becoming fodder for the flames of conflict. Sometimes, such conflicts persist for centuries, as seen in the Shia-Sunni dispute.

Consider our enduring conflicts of modern history, like Palestine and Kashmir, or the Shia-Sunni divide; they all point to the same conclusion: these conflicts transcend religion and nationality. They are united by loyalty to the politics of group affiliation. The primary factor perpetuating prolonged conflicts is the loss of individual love and the resulting pain. This loss profoundly impacts individuals, leading them to forsake personal compassion and justice to serve the political agendas of their groups. These conflicts are rarely about appearance, background, or religious practices; they are fundamentally about political maneuvering.

Evidence lies in the Shia-Sunni conflict: despite sharing the same religion, the wound inflicted by group politics remains unhealed. Leaders on both sides perpetuate this wound annually, manipulating individual emotions and hormones to keep memories of lost love alive, regardless of how long ago the losses occurred.

Belonging to humanity as a human being is a natural state. However, our leaders often incite us to channel our individual energies into passionate allegiance to groups rather than fostering compassion. Most of our identities are politically constructed and instilled from a young age, shaping our belief that our group’s actions are inherently right. This entrenched belief makes it difficult for individuals to stand up and embrace their humanity independently. Today, we define ourselves by color, gender, nationality, religion, sect, and more, yet in reality, we should all identify as true human beings belonging to humanity as a whole.

People continue to suffer the consequences of crimes they did not commit. For instance, being born into a particular group cannot be a crime, as no one chooses their birth circumstances. Punishing individuals for political conflicts they did not cause constitutes spiritual injustice. Our politics of group affiliation blinds us to these spiritual crimes, as we’ve been indoctrinated to prioritize group loyalty.

Since identities like Shia or Sunni are politically constructed and false, there is an urgent need for us all to first identify as human beings. These groups have not only fought and killed each other over political differences for far too long but also prevented their members from adapting to the dangers of today’s nuclear age. Personally, I believe this defiance against the evolutionary and spiritual order for humanity is clear.

It is our inherent nature and responsibility as individuals to evolve spiritually. Failing to do so goes against our nature. By now, humanity should have united to overcome its differences. Issues ranging from global warming to infectious diseases and the perils of warfare all demand humanity’s collective action. Unfortunately, the politics of group affiliation continue to obstruct progress, serving as a metaphorical wall preventing our next evolutionary step.

Equal human rights are a life-saving remedy for humanity, universally embraced because they engage both individuals and humanity as a whole. Through the information age, humanity has grown closer, rapidly transcending political boundaries worldwide. Would you still harbor prejudice or discriminate against someone who looks or believes differently? Would you take a life if your group asked? Will you prioritize humanity over group politics? If not, why not? Do you possess enough spiritual awareness to treat others as you wish to be treated and to prevent spiritual crimes?

As I’ve stated before and will reiterate, it is the individual who suffers from the loss of love, driving them to extremes. Our groups manipulate us to stoke the fires of conflict continuously. Belonging to humanity poses no loss for the individual, but for groups, it signifies a potential downfall. In conservative societies, such transformation is actively suppressed; not only are loyalties preached, but individuals are also threatened with ostracism and worse. These nations often preach against equal human rights to maintain individual vulnerability. Every group operates under an ‘us versus them’ philosophy, inherently tainted with prejudice and discrimination. The solution to individual suffering lies within the individual: treat others as you wish to be treated, or as you would want for your loved ones.

If you seek freedom, do not request it as a political entity or as part of a group, because any appeal made in such a manner is inherently political and can be countered from the opposite perspective. Instead, advocate for equal human rights as an individual, so that you may be respected wherever you are and whoever you belong to. Strive to align yourself with humanity above and beyond the realm of group politics. Logically, by this point in our evolution, we should have left our tribal strength behind in the bush or cave. However, our politics of belonging have prevented us from evolving to meet the demands of modern times. Though we remain the same creatures, we now face the perilous reality of nuclear and biological weapons. As creatures with both group politics and access to such weaponry, our current struggles and victories can have devastating consequences for humanity. Consider, for example, the Shia-Sunni conflict, which has persisted for centuries. Often, when one group prevails, it seeks revenge, much like an aggrieved individual suffering from the chemical imbalances of lost love.

To me, the Israeli-Palestinian conflict is not rooted in religion or territorial disputes; rather, it revolves around the politics of belonging to respective groups, given that these groups coexist harmoniously in Western nations. If coexistence is possible elsewhere, why not in their own lands? This conflict is driven by politically installed identities and a sense of belonging.

Israelis, or rather Jewish people, should heed the lessons of history, particularly their past interactions with Germany. They must avoid subjecting others to what they themselves endured. This issue is not about states; it concerns equal human rights for all individuals, transcending religious or political affiliations. Kashmir faces a similar predicament: individuals suffer not for any crime of their own, but simply for being born into opposing groups, which constitutes an open spiritual crime of prejudice and discrimination. In today’s world, Palestinian cries should serve as a reminder to Israelis of their historical experiences, urging them not to perpetuate injustices they once suffered. However, the powerful politics of belonging can foster generational amnesia.

I do not write this to align with any particular ideology; rather, I aim to awaken individuals to take charge of their lives and become CEOs, embracing their humanity. Those who value equal human rights should actively support them on an international scale, especially when it comes to personal beliefs in belonging; individuals should prioritize personal justice.

If you are politically aligned with a group and view yourself as an extension of that group, you might see questioning individuals as problematic. Conversely, as an independent thinker, you would welcome questions. Personally, I question everything to uncover the root causes of our problems, enabling informed discussions.

In this day and age, humanity should have transcended the problems that originated in our tribal past. Every individual should ask themselves why we cannot overcome our politics of belonging if we are an evolving entity. Failing to ask this question denies humanity’s potential for evolution as willed by God. If you believe your group’s knowledge is complete, step out of that political pigeonhole and face reality. Look around and assess humanity’s current state. Considering complete knowledge as political is incompatible with the inherent human nature bestowed upon us by God.

Lack of optimism and trust in God or nature reflects personal weaknesses. The benefits of faith, like reducing stress-related illnesses, are akin to placebo effects—scientifically unproven yet individually influential. Similarly, imagination and ego both serve as double-edged swords, capable of both healing and harming. By nurturing its positive aspects, we can harness imagination to heal, or let imaginary demons consume us. The dichotomy between negativity and positivity not only defines life but also distinguishes humans from mere animals. Interestingly, the choice to nurture the spiritual side ultimately lies with the individual. Both negativity and positivity are owned and strongly influenced by the individual. Thus, making choices due to the politics of belonging remains an individual decision. Politically influenced individuals may be weaker, whereas CEOs of their lives are inherently stronger—why would anyone choose weakness, especially in this day and age?

Diverse schools of thought constitute the fabric of humanity; therefore, as thinking beings, we must all assume responsibility and become CEOs of our lives. As we mature into adulthood, no one, and I mean no one, should possess the authority to make decisions for us, particularly when such decisions are politically motivated. With equal human rights, each of us should have a voice in our own lives because, as entities, we are not genetically programmed.

The age-old debate continues: how much control does an individual truly possess? Many blame external forces for their predicaments rather than assuming responsibility. While I acknowledge the role of God in our lives to a certain extent, our decisions—whether spiritual or physical—are driven by free will. God and the Devil should not be held accountable for an individual’s actions due to our capacity for free will. Except for miracles, every act—whether godly or diabolical—requires human intervention to manifest physically. Failing to acknowledge human responsibility undermines the entire framework of justice systems, akin to toppling dominoes.

A quote resonates here, and I quote:

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“If the soul is left in the darkness, sins will be committed. The guilty one is not he who commits the sin, but the one who causes the darkness.” — Victor Hugo. End quote.

While this quote sounds profound, I personally disagree with it. I believe that each and every one of us possesses an atom of autonomy that allows us to exercise our free will and personal sense of justice. With this power, every human individual becomes an independent entity responsible for their choices. Our task is to nurture our spiritual side to become CEOs of our own lives, embracing individual responsibilities.

Certainly, God and spirituality are integral to our mortal existence. However, removing human responsibility distorts the entire spiritual framework because humans do not fit the mold of other creatures. Unfortunately, our politics of belonging often overshadow our individuality. Religious doctrines emphasize human insignificance, elevating God and Devil to prominent positions, yet it is the living, breathing human individual who gives substance to all good and evil deeds. Choices driven by free will are exclusively made by individual humans, demonstrating that these choices are owned by the living, breathing individuals.

Education about what is right and wrong is largely influenced by our belonging groups and is therefore predominantly political. This education tends to favor specific groups over humanity as a whole, serving as a flaw built into nurturing these groups. Individuals are deliberately subjected to different scenarios where they are made to believe they are extensions of an ideology rather than central and significant characters.

Consequently, they perceive themselves as merely physical entities, feeling small, powerless, and irrelevant. This belief disconnects them from recognizing their direct connection with the source or their inherent worth. Religions play a significant role in this disconnection by promoting subservience, submissiveness, irrelevance, and dependency. They position God and the Devil at the top of the hierarchy, perpetuating the belief that individuals are born sinners who must continually seek forgiveness through prayer.

To understand why the placebo effect persists, why our hormone levels fluctuate with group successes and failures, why we are mortal, and why we do not possess all-encompassing knowledge, one must acknowledge our ongoing evolution. Each one of us possesses the capacity for imagination—an immensely powerful and deeply personal tool for navigating a successful mortal life. Authoritarian groups seek to stifle individual thought and imagination, preferring that individuals relinquish control to their groups. Leaders, whether political or religious, deliver impassioned speeches before sending their followers to kill and die for the group’s cause, thereby robbing individuals of their ability to assume the central role in the spiritual narrative or become their own narrative. Such actions stem from a fear of losing political power.

Within each of us lies all the components of humanity, encapsulated as a drop within the ocean. One can actively engage their imagination to perceive themselves as part of, or within, the ocean. One perspective offers a true reflection of our spiritual essence, while the other deprives us of that essence, integrating us solely into the ocean of physical existence. This transformation is driven by the political maneuvering of nationalism and even religion. Both aim to rob individuals of their spiritual worth and self-sufficiency, fostering the belief that they are insignificant entities born into sin and perpetually in need of absolution.

Recognizing reciprocation as practical prayer could diminish the political power wielded by belonging groups, motivating them to oppose individual liberation and equal human rights. Their political strategy is to keep individuals weak and vulnerable, ensuring that they feel insignificant and irrelevant, thereby compelling them to cling to their groups for security.

The politics of division serves as another potent tool wielded by our groups, founded perpetually on prejudice and discrimination. As an individual, you can either accept this reality or choose to assume the role of CEO in your life, relegating your belonging group to a subsidiary position rather than an extension of yourself. When you disagree with your group’s policies, stand your ground, thereby avoiding internal conflict and preserving your inner sense of autonomy. Although you may face punishment or ostracization from the group, internal conflict can constitute a far harsher penalty for a mortal being. Assuming the responsibilities of a CEO requires leveraging your imagination, while also maintaining a watchful eye on your mortal nature. Balancing these factors ensures that you do not inadvertently fall victim to the politics of belonging while nurturing your ego, thereby maintaining harmony with your inner spiritual self.

As human beings, our existence has always, and will always, embody an evolutionary process requiring personal effort. If we fail to invest this effort in our lives, we not only impede our own evolution but also perpetuate lasting harm onto future generations.

I recall watching Dr. Wayne W. Dyer on television, offering the metaphor of a butterfly struggling within its cocoon to strengthen its wings and fly. This analogy holds relevance for humanity, as we develop stronger muscles through resistance training. Without struggle, a caterpillar cannot develop wings and metamorphose into a butterfly. What lies ahead for humanity? Why do we grapple with our politics of group belonging, squandering resources through conflict and bloodshed? If these resources were redirected toward addressing poverty, disease, and hunger, humanity’s spiritual evolution would advance significantly.

I contend that our next evolutionary step entails transcending our barbaric and destructive politics of group belonging, abandoning prejudiced and discriminatory practices that foster violence. Logically, as human individuals, we should all belong to humanity as a whole. The politics of group belonging serves as our cocoon; unless we break free from its constraints, we risk succumbing to global warming or nuclear warfare. Consider the prophesied Day of Judgment described in religious teachings: we possess the agency to avert such a fate. Those who eschew personal growth and evolution attribute their stagnation to divine will. My question to them is: why not emulate the struggling caterpillar within its cocoon? God has provided us with oxygen and a functional body; now, we must leverage these gifts to evolve physically and spiritually, thereby fulfilling our potential. If a caterpillar can transform into a butterfly, what heights can humanity achieve?

From the moment of birth, and even as a newborn, we endeavor to move and facilitate the flow of oxygen to our cells, fueling growth and functionality. Each individual cell harbors the potential to evolve into what God intended. Consider why we perceive ourselves as insignificant, why we attribute everything to God and the Devil, and where we truly stand in reality. By posing such questions, we unearth our significance, positioning ourselves as an essential component alongside God and the Devil. Remember, these entities are mere sides, reliant on our physical existence. Without us, their relevance fades. If we neglect our evolution and continue obstructing our natural progression, we erect obstacles in our own path.

The politics of group belonging seeks to maintain our worm-like status to prevent us from independently taking flight. By learning to soar, we elude their control—a concept that political groups find intolerable. Whether religious or secular, this issue grows increasingly convoluted for groups striving to assert dominance over humanity. Aligning with humanity grants individuals wings. Thus, should we remain cocooned as worms? Ponder this query rationally: wouldn’t you, as a rational individual, prefer to discover your potential and understand your natural inclinations? Always remember that God wills humanity to evolve as entities requiring personal effort. We are not meant to remain ensnared in the cocoon of politics. Period.

As human beings, we are not just ordinary animals; our dual nature makes us unique entities endowed with a divine atom of autonomy. Our spiritual side is clearly evident in our everyday lives. Societies have justice systems, and individually, we hold our own spiritual values related to personal justice. Both our logical and spiritual sides prevent us from committing injustices against the innocent because universally, we do not accept punishment for crimes we have not committed.

If you are born into a particular race, gender, nation, religion, or group, logically, you cannot be punished for that because you have no control over it. You are not responsible for your birth, regardless of your color or gender. We have evolved from cultures of division. Some religious people claim that you are born a sinner, making even God appear spiritually wrong because punishing the innocent is wrong in all courts. Our political biases, prejudices, and discriminatory actions are spiritual crimes committed by our nations and religions with pride.

The world of divisions may not see it this way, but any punishment or suffering of an individual in the name of political belonging has nothing to do with spirituality and God.

Since God has blessed us with our individual atom of autonomy and personal sense of justice, all our actions’ responsibilities fall on our individual shoulders.

If we were like bees or warrior ants, it would be different. However, as human beings, we are not genetically programmed and controlled. Many do not realize that, even if it feels right to follow our groups, it is not an evolved human behavior.

The bottom line is that, as creatures, we may look different, but spiritually, we have no differences. We all have the same makeup; we are genetically compatible and share the same needs: oxygen, water, food, and love. We live, age, get sick, and die the same way. We experience the same hurts and pains. Our journey from birth to death is the same. Our differences stem from our acquired knowledge, which promotes the idea that life is exclusively physical. While this is important for other creatures, human beings have spiritual needs. Without fulfilling them, human life is incomplete. Our differences are related to our animal side. We fight and kill each other to meet the physical needs of our mortal existence. Resources, housing, and a comfortable life provide physical fulfillment. If we were ordinary creatures, we would think only of ourselves, but we possess a powerful spiritual side, our atom of autonomy, which allows us to think and act individually and respect our spiritual side equally to our physical side. This reciprocity with God provides us with spiritual comfort and fulfillment. Living solely as animals leaves our spiritual needs unmet, potentially tearing us apart from within.

Even if the whole world desires your position, you can feel unfulfilled. You may suffer from disorders that doctors cannot understand, but you feel a pain that cannot be explained. Despite all blessings, your life may not feel fulfilling if you are spiritually unfulfilled. This is a significant loss for an individual due to our mortal nature, but it also affects the community. Unhappy and discontent individuals contribute to ongoing conflicts and wars, stemming from a loss of love.

With today’s weaponry, things can go wrong at any moment. Humanity faces collective problems like global warming, extreme weather, fires, and viral infectious diseases like COVID-19. These require collective attention, acceptance, and solutions. For instance, no wall can protect against fires and rising oceans, and no nation can be safe until everyone is free from COVID-19.

The politics of belonging is an old way of living, but new problems require new and collective solutions. Group politics can lead to issues like vaccine nationalism. Today’s problems are not related to groups; they are humanity’s problems. Groupism plays into old, damaging policies.

This is not just about compassion and spirituality; it is about humanity’s survival. If we do not work together, we will need a new planet, and we are not ready for that. Humanity, God, and our atom of autonomy signal the need for global equal human rights and opposition to racism, inequality, prejudice, and discrimination. Unfortunately, we remain entangled in divisive ancestral knowledge. Moderates should oppose the universal loss of love caused by religious extremists. Racism exists within individuals, so solutions must also come from within. Treating it as a group problem is like putting a band-aid on an infected wound.

Politics of belonging is deeply rooted in individual insecurities. Change must come from within, learning to belong to humanity rather than a group.

Supporting your group’s politics, right or wrong, makes you prejudiced against those born into opposing groups. There is no control over one’s birth, so punishment for it is non-spiritual and entirely political. Even monks are not immune to this politics, so how can an ordinary person fight this political infection to their spirituality?

Regardless of your group’s teachings, as an adult, you are responsible for your actions. If you live life exclusively as an animal or spirit, it is learned behavior. Your responsibility is to balance the two sides blessed by God. Extremes in either direction result in consequences. If you are physically fulfilled but feel something is missing, explore spirituality as a remedy, not political religion. Humans are not designed to be angels, so exclusive spirituality is not for us. We need to nurture both sides equally, regardless of religion, to live a balanced life. Enjoying physical life is our right, as long as spirituality is integrated into it. The bounties of physical life are essential for mortal beings, regardless of religious teachings.

Socialism and religions have similarities but often lack spiritual justice, favoring mass over the individual. True spirituality ensures equal justice for everyone, even against ruling authorities. Most religions choose politics over spirituality because controlling populations politically is challenging without it.

When I mention the “dead dog,” I refer to the root of our problems. If you have been following my blog, you know I use this term frequently. If you are new, let me explain:

There was once a community that dug a well for water and lived around it. One day, a dog fell into the well and died. When the water started to stink, the community was worried. They sent someone down the well to investigate, and he found the dead dog. He yelled, “There is a dead dog in here!” The people looked to the mayor, who said, “Take about fifty barrels of water out, then start using it. But make sure to remove the dead dog first.”

Today, we live in a world that continues without addressing the root problems. From medicine to social systems and religions, we look for temporary solutions instead of removing the dead dog. We take aspirin for headaches without addressing the cause, allowing problems to persist and evolve into major issues. From health problems to social issues, international conflicts, and spiritual deficiencies, we do not treat these as serious problems. We rush through life, ignoring these issues until they become critical. Our attitude of sweeping everything under the rug does not solve problems; they must be addressed head-on.

As a self-employed individual, I see the need for consistent support for poverty, beyond charity. A global poverty tax could ensure continuous help, preventing donations from drying up due to individual insecurities. Charities alone cannot solve poverty; collective action is needed to prevent hunger and other humanitarian crises.

Religions preach helping the poor but often do so with political strings attached. Any human social system is inherently political. Politics starts whenever people gather, including in religious groups. Religions cannot claim to avoid politics because their nature involves political dynamics, evidenced by religious wars.

While I believe in spiritual living, humans cannot survive on spirituality alone. Political systems are necessary for governance, but religious beliefs should not interfere with politics. We cannot cap or freeze evolving knowledge in the name of religious beliefs. Political systems must adapt to the times we live in, and exclusive systems catering to particular groups lack spirituality and are unjust. Spiritual fulfillment is necessary for peace, both inner and societal.

We have tried to achieve peace through group politics without spiritual justice and equal human rights. Compassion, forgiveness, sacrifice, and love have been missing from our governing systems, leading to failure in finding peace.

Today, we have the United Nations, but veto powers and political divisions hinder effective action against human rights violations. Several hotspots exist where people suffer under oppressive regimes, unable to receive help due to political divisions.

Democracy, though better than past systems of kings and dictators, is still flawed. Politicians often prioritize party rules over personal ethics or constituent interests. This system, while better than previous ones, is far from perfect.

The root cause of these issues is the politics of belonging. Religions claim exclusivity with God, condemning others to hell, as if God shares human prejudices. An individual should have a personal ethical protocol, crediting where it is due and balancing group belonging with personal freedom. Free will is a divine gift, meant for us to manage God’s affairs responsibly.

Humanity is a genetic mix. You could be white with black ancestry or a Muslim with Mongolian genes. It is not color, gender, race, nation, or religion that defines humanity; genetics and spirituality do. We share the same genes, and recognizing this can bring us together as one humanity. Organ recipients, regardless of the donor’s race, gender, nation, or religion, can testify to this shared humanity. Start by removing the dead dog of group belonging.

Climate change is real, and rising oceans will displace people. Higher land countries must decide whether to accommodate displaced people or protect their borders. Humanity’s face has been changing, and our political ways must evolve to embrace global unity over group mentality.

Legends tied to specific clans, races, nations, or religions hinder global unity. Optimistically, if we can live as melting pot societies in the West, we can achieve this on a global scale. We need to evolve to the next level, thinking individually while belonging to humanity as a whole. Internet, global warming, gender liberation, sexual freedom, space exploration, and equal human rights are all signs pointing to necessary changes. If we fail to change our ways, we risk severe consequences. Let’s remove the dead dog of divisive politics and focus on unity and global justice.

If we exhaust all our resources fighting each other, how will we manage the real problems looming in the near future? Every ounce of autonomy will soon become crucial.

We rob each other of that autonomy by targeting individuals from opposing groups, but the true loss is to humanity, which holds us back and slows our progress. This leads to widespread suffering while concentrating wealth excessively in the hands of a few.

Imagine if all of humanity pooled their resources to build bridges. I firmly believe we can protect ourselves from global warming, just as we survived the ice age. Today, our challenges stem from the choices we make, allowing us to alter the course of events. We can eradicate poverty and hunger, and cease killing each other in the name of nations and religions, if we can overcome our sense of belonging as a barrier.

Consider our prejudices—not necessarily hatred, but often tied to personal beliefs or group affiliations that make us feel superior simply because of our background or education, reinforcing that our ancestors and groups are always right.

If you’ve been taught that your family or group is superior, it’s time to reconsider, as we now recognize equal human rights. Remember, being human means belonging to humanity as a whole—whether black, white, brown, yellow, red, male, female, homosexual, straight, Pakistani, Arab, American, Canadian, European, Russian, Muslim, Christian, Jewish, Buddhist, Hindu, Sikh, believer, non-believer, prayerful, or not. Every individual belongs to the greater humanity. Superiority lies in compassion, sacrifice, forgiveness, and love for humanity, not in mere group affiliation or activities.

Countless medical discoveries have saved millions of lives. I believe each life saved honors God, as it’s the work of living, breathing human beings. Yet, while many rely on life-saving medications like insulin, they may not even know the inventors. Conversely, they might passionately defend their religious leaders but disregard the creators of life-saving drugs.

We must transcend our differences by embracing universal human rights and the spiritual principle of treating others as we wish to be treated. The primary cause of our social issues and wars is prejudice and discriminatory group policies. Since change begins within individuals, then communities, nations, and religions, we must critically examine and challenge this mindset.

It’s time to surpass the boundaries our ancestors couldn’t cross. Our wars begin and end with individuals—it’s the individual who decides to participate, regardless of the cause. At that critical moment, one must question why they would harm innocents for their group’s sake. If the answer is yes, seeking inner peace through spirituality rather than blind adherence to religion may be necessary. Ultimately, you are accountable for your actions, not politics—an excuse often stemming from personal insecurities.

As the CEO of your life, take charge before acting as an extension of a group, nation, or ideology. Personally, I view our sense of belonging in politics as an outdated impediment to societal progress. Our education in prejudice and discrimination continues to perpetuate violence. Until each of us evolves to become the CEO of our own lives, we’ll remain extensions of groups rather than integral parts of the whole picture. Do you believe in being the CEO of your life?

Humanity suffers from the ancient “us versus them” philosophy, inherited from our ancestors. Sooner or later, we must evolve from this curse—for the sooner, the better. Today, we acknowledge racism, gender bias, prejudice, and discrimination as plagues inherited from our past. Equal human rights not only correct these wrongs but also serve as antidotes to these societal infections. Until we address this “us versus them” mentality on an individual level, we’ll suffer both individually and collectively. We must convince each individual that they are more than mere extensions of an ideology—that they are CEOs, with greater responsibilities to effect positive change. Even dictators are victims of this unchecked sense of belonging, committing spiritual crimes against others. Democratically elected governments and self-proclaimed religious nations are equally guilty, perpetuating division in the name of belonging. Until we recognize that there is no “us versus them” in humanity, spirituality, or before God, true enlightenment will evade us.

I believe we are all the CEOs of our lives, but many of us can be swayed by the politics of our sense of belonging to various groups. I have been addressing this topic in my blog posts for years because I believe most of our prejudice and discrimination-related problems stem from our individual weaknesses. As CEOs of our life projects, we need to understand the importance of balancing all aspects of life, especially our sense of belonging and sense of freedom. Living a mortal life individually is our personal responsibility, especially if we feel strong influences being imposed upon us. Our belief systems, nationalism, and racial belonging can hold sway over us. Everything, including our learned knowledge, ingrained data, and political affiliations, falls under our individual responsibilities. Living comfortably in our mortal skin is not only an individual right but also a personal responsibility, above all taught knowledge. If your politics of belonging lead you to commit spiritual crimes in the name of your group, creating prejudice and discrimination, it’s time to reject that divisive education.

Examine your fiber or atom of autonomy critically, and consider whether your umbilical cord is still intact. As you seek answers to these questions, you will find that being free makes you a foundation of physical humanity and simultaneously a thread in the spiritual fabric of God. Without you, everything falls apart, contrary to our false and accepted truths. This is not blind faith; it is logical because without the individual, there is no group, nor the need for good or evil, rendering God and the Devil irrelevant.

Our belonging groups, especially political ones, work hard to discredit this truth. Religions are notorious in this area, discrediting evident human legitimacy in the larger scheme of life. We all have to learn to respect the little godly part within us. This respect is not limited to individuals; groups must also value the individual. If we are unhappy individually, we lose self-esteem and become insecure. As a collection of insecure and spiritually inept individuals, we openly accept prejudicial and discriminatory political policies and aggressively participate in conflicts, seeing ourselves not as independent spiritual entities but as physical extensions of a group. The politics of belonging robs us of self-esteem and our spiritual side. Political religions are no exception. Even monks, who ideally care only about spirituality, have had their spirituality robbed by the politics of belonging. This is why I discuss the politics of our sense of belonging to groups.

Our divisive social education creates unhappiness and spiritual discontentment for individuals and leads to crimes against humanity. We become aware of death as we reach adulthood, adding to our insecurities and leading us to adopt controlled lifestyles—the opposite of what a mortal should do. We accumulate literal clutter and metaphorical infections in our thinking as we grow up. Clearing this clutter and looking at life as a child allows for a worry-free life, but our realities are that we are grown-ups and mortals. A child is no longer a child, not because of physical growth but due to accumulated flawed knowledge. We all have a responsibility to question and seek solutions for our flawed ancestral knowledge, yet we egotistically defend it. Is our problem flawed knowledge, chemistry, lack of spiritual awareness, or all of the above? We need soul-searching. With the rise of equal human rights, it is time for individuals to question the roots of our problems.

Personally, I don’t need respect from my belonging group if they demand blind obedience to them or God. I value self-respect more, achieved by doing the right things, living spiritually, and connecting with God through practical prayer and practical living. If I am fulfilling my responsibilities, I should not fear God or hell nor be greedy for heaven. By staying comfortable in our mortal skin, we can create heaven in our lives by eliminating fear-related stresses and guilt. Stress and guilt rob us of happiness and contentment. This leads to a living hell driven by guilt, a reality you can experience without dying. Ask a spiritually damaged war veteran who committed spiritual crimes in the name of their nation and religion about the real hell on earth.

Physicality is necessary for spirituality to be real; without it, spirituality has no value and is as intangible as God and the Devil. To live a spiritually happy and content mortal life, one must be physically functional to receive spiritual rewards. All promised heavenly things require a physical body to be enjoyed. If we get another chance at heaven, why waste this one killing each other to earn a spot and make others’ lives a living hell?

No matter what religious leaders have taught you, since the shell must crack to start and end life, the physical shell is traditionally discarded when there is no spirit. As a human individual, you can’t value physicality exclusively, nor spirituality without physicality. This unique spiritual clap requires both hands to make a difference for a mortal being, individually, collectively, and even for God.

Our real fears are related to not accepting our mortal nature. If you know you have a temporary life, shouldn’t you be humble enough to value yours and others’ lives? Living life as a CEO should reduce your fear because you understand and believe in life’s realities without political influences.

You should also understand and separate politics from spirituality. Heaven, hell, and grave punishments are realities you only discover after death. No one returns to tell you about these religious truths. You must believe in them blindly. When it comes to this, you are expected not to think or question, becoming a submissive and irrelevant follower. As a CEO, you must recognize the politics of fear and control behind all traditions, customs, and rules of authority.

A political group intending to keep the individual weak can tell you that you are meaningless, unimportant, irrelevant, and a born sinner, regardless of its long-term impact on your self-esteem, mental, physical, and spiritual health. To me, being human is about being relevant in the grand scheme of life, so much so that without you, everything, even God and the Devil, becomes irrelevant.

One group expects you to submit entirely to be forgiven for sins you haven’t committed. The other tells you you’ll go to hell and be punished in the grave if you don’t submit. Personally, I place God on a higher level because even a reasonable person would not punish an innocent due to hidden political agendas.

Remember, your fiber or atom of autonomy is valuable to you and all groups because it is the foundation of any powerful entity. It is the thread that makes the fabric of God meaningful. Whether it is a nation or a religion, if they don’t respect the individual’s importance, they fall into the political category. Logically, if you remove individuals, the entire group falls apart and loses integrity. Groups fear losing power. If the individual is fearful, insignificant, irrelevant, and has no self-esteem, the politics of fear strengthens the group to the point that the individual does the group’s dirty deeds.

The politics of fear has been used for thousands of years without opposition until the recent equal human rights movement. Now, questions are asked, even the Pope has politically accepted homosexuality and abortion along with other pressing issues. Even if you are a passionate follower with blind faith, it is your individual responsibility to see through all the politics.

They want your fiber but want you to believe you are worthless and insignificant. If you believe this, you are easier to control and can be herded like sheep for the group’s dirty deeds. The group gains power over your life. So, if it’s not you, who benefits from all that politics? Why do group leaders seek control, and why is the individual kept weak and vulnerable? Why are questioning people disliked by religious leaders, and why do they get upset when someone calls them out for asking questions? They tell you that you are worthless, yet they want your fiber. Look at the majestic buildings and money laundering of religions; you still can’t find God there. Recently, in northern Ontario, a church building was on sale for one dollar. What is happening? Why can’t God pay Godly bills? It’s because God is within people, not in man-made buildings.

As Bullay Shah said:

“Masjid tah they munder tah they tah they jo kuj tehenda

Dil na kisay da tahwin bundya Rub dillan vich rahnda.”

“Demolish the mosque, demolish the temple, demolish anything you can and want,

Don’t demolish someone’s heart because God lives there.”

Instead of demolishing hearts, by killing each other, we rob each other of everything, including love and life, in the name of our religions, yet God lives in people’s hearts.

Groups first rob individuals of self-esteem by making them dependent on the group, then install false self-esteem by preaching that their group is the strongest and best. This means an individual’s self-esteem can fluctuate with the group’s success or failure. Religions claim their way is the only way to God. Again, this is political because weak individuals seek to attach themselves to something majestic like a stronger group, nation, or God. If individuals can’t find strength within, they join groups and believe God is on their side, making prejudice and discrimination inevitable.

If God doesn’t show up when needed, their self-esteem and inner spirituality, which were false to begin with, fall apart. Their problem is not just their belief system but how they view themselves. They always seek to join something majestic and never see themselves as majestic. If individuals think of themselves as part of a group instead of being a crucial part of the godly picture, they become worthless to themselves, internally and externally. This foundational problem allows political groups to sway and use us. We look down on ourselves with disrespect. Physically, we may feel inferior, but realizing our spiritual side helps us tame the largest internal and external beasts. So, while we may be a drop in the ocean, with internal spirituality, we are an ocean in a drop.

Regardless of how you view yourself, as mortals, we need a belief system to spend this temporary time with confidence, self-esteem, and comfort in our mortal skin. This comfort comes from a belief system, not necessarily in any one political religion, but in spirituality that crosses religious lines.