Are you intoxicated by genuine spirituality, or are you drunk on the politics of group identity? Ask yourself what causes such intoxication that it blurs your spiritual identity. As human beings, we are all blessed with free will and a personal sense of justice for a reason. Determine whether you are harnessing these spiritual gifts or failing to become the entity you were meant to be.
As an evolved individual of this era, you owe it to yourself to understand what drives this intoxication and why. Is it truly rooted in spirituality, or is it driven by your political affiliations and group identity, causing you to lose control?
(EVOLVE FOR GOODNESS’ SAKE.)
Regardless of its brand, all forms of alcohol are inherently intoxicating. To me, those that are spiritually pure, whether intoxicating or not, are connected to God and humanity. However, when mixed with politics and the sense of belonging to our groups—the tainted realities of our governance and belief systems—it becomes a volatile and deadly mix for humanity. This sense of belonging can not only be toxic for individuals but has also been proven to destroy free will, personal justice, promote prejudice, spread discriminatory behaviors, and rob peace. It can lead individuals and groups to lose the very essence of spiritual humanity or what defines a human as a spiritual entity.
Just as real alcohol diminishes our inhibitions, extreme religious or political affiliations can strip individuals of their spirituality. Our inhibitions are what distinguish us as spiritually aware human beings from mere animals. The question arises: should we moderate or altogether abstain from such intoxications? Considering the vast number of people who drink without losing control, it’s evident that most of us are moderate in our consumption. However, there remains a segment of individuals who go beyond moderation. Though their numbers may be small, some individuals become extremists when intoxicated by their political or group affiliations. Whether it’s alcohol or any other influence that drives you to behave violently, act poorly, or become an extremist or addict, it is your personal responsibility to either avoid it altogether or consume it responsibly.
If you wish to believe in God and enjoy a social drink for spiritual reasons, then do so, as it has the potential to help you become a better person. Seek the godly aspects of spirituality. If you exclusively prefer a particular brand of drink, understand your reasons behind this choice. If it’s solely due to your group affiliation, it’s not a sufficient reason given your possession of free will. If your group dictates this choice, ensure you do not forfeit your free will and personal sense of justice. Losing the core essence of being a human, including the individual ability to believe in God, indicates spiritual intoxication where you cannot handle the ‘alcohol’ due to loyalty to political group affiliations.
True spirituality has aided and will continue to aid individuals in transcending barriers of race, gender, color, nationality, and religion in the pursuit of justice. Religions exemplify this diversity, where people of all backgrounds share common beliefs due to spirituality. Similarly, nations exist where one can belong irrespective of gender, color, race, or belief systems.
Spirituality is both universal and individual simultaneously. Since the intoxication of God is linked to real spirituality, it cannot be confined exclusively to political groups or any specific nation or religion—essentially, no ‘brand.’ In contrast, political affiliations are brand-related and cannot transcend imposed boundaries of group politics. Political agendas are prominently found in nationalism, religions, and their sects. You can only recognize this if you become the CEO of your own life, utilizing free will and personal justice. This can only occur by overcoming political group affiliations and viewing humanity as a singular entity.
What drives our deep passion for religions and nationalism? It’s the politics of belonging. Some of us lack independent thought as human beings, making us susceptible to losing control under intoxication. Interestingly, our belonging groups openly encourage this behavior, whether national, racial, or religious—this is the root cause of our prejudices and discrimination against one another.
When individual passion spirals out of control, it’s the individual who commits spiritual crimes like mob violence. Therefore, the individual bears responsibility first. Punishing the collective for the wrongs of the individual is spiritually incorrect and can harm many innocents. This is why I believe religious wars are not spiritual; they are, and have always been, political.
If you view God as akin to alcohol, you understand that all forms of alcohol cause intoxication. Our political religions have long recognized this connection to individual weakness. Therefore, many of our group policies cater to exploiting these weaknesses for political gain. Just as catnip drives cats wild, intoxication from any form of ‘Godly’ alcohol can drive humans to extremes, even to the point of killing each other over ‘brand names.’
Religions ostensibly preach spiritual intoxication to make us compassionate and emotionally evolved beings. Sadly, we often become savage killers, even within our own groups and against our own kind.
I call it the folly of group politics. The politics of belonging often supersedes our spiritual fulfillment and robs us of compassion. Initially sought for spiritual fulfillment, religions are often co-opted by the politics of belonging, selling us a branded ‘Godly’ alcohol at a high cost—especially when we resort to killing and dying for our groups’ sake, committing spiritual crimes in their name.
If you seek a spiritual high, it resides within you. This is why I refer to myself as a dancing bottle. Allow me to quote a fragment of a poem I read in Urdu during my youth, as I remember it and then translate:
“I quote, ‘If intoxication resided in alcohol, then the bottle would dance. It is my prerogative that I become intoxicated and dance.'”
As mentioned earlier, it always comes down to individual and personal responsibility. Unless coerced by fear of reprisal from belonging groups, we should all seek spiritual intoxication to become compassionate and evolved human beings.
Fear, greed, and the desire for control are three main components of a political entity. Conversely, spirituality liberates you from these influences. Despite what they claim, if passionate, politically charged religious leaders suppress freedom of speech, they automatically become purely political. Questioning is healthy and should be permitted, answered respectfully even if it challenges authority. Otherwise, it becomes an authoritarian form of governance. The old styles of authoritative rule, such as kingdoms and strict religious hierarchies, have largely faded in today’s drastically changed landscape.
In this era, there is a universal thirst for equal human rights and freedom of choice. Our innate evolutionary nature makes it challenging for authorities to suppress even the average individual.
Those who resist new forms of governance will inevitably find themselves marginalized or silenced. Some time ago, I wrote a blog titled “God’s House for Sale for One Dollar.” When church buildings are sold for a token amount, it signals a perspective shift toward authoritarian religious extremism.
While Brexit and Trump dominate current headlines, they may represent a final stand for prejudiced, discriminatory politics. Convulsions in humanity do not imply its demise; sometimes adversity prompts us to seek solutions. The surge in demand for universal human rights across societies suggests we are embracing globalization.
Our sense of belonging to groups is being challenged globally, yet resistance is inevitable. This upheaval is the change I’m referring to—there’s a shift in the air. Ordinary individuals are growing weary of political conflicts and wars.
Evidence lies in the mass migration of refugees abandoning their homelands—some for economic reasons, others due to environmental factors, but most seek peace. It’s a time for individuals, and collectively as humanity, to recognize these challenges. As individuals, we evolve independently of our immediate families or groups. As we mature, we should—and must—begin to think independently, whether about political, religious, or nationalistic affiliations.
Right or wrong isn’t always the metric; it’s the path we choose and where it leads us. Having faith in God is more significant than adhering strictly to religious rules, traditions, and customs. This belief can imbue mortal life with happiness and contentment. Otherwise, we may scapegoat others, including ourselves and God, denying ourselves happiness and contentment—life’s most precious treasures.
(Returning to the matter at hand.)
As CEOs of our lives, we bear responsibility for managing our mortal existence with a short-term perspective. We cannot afford to ignore life’s big or small issues, nor should we leave them unresolved. If we focus solely on the future, we neglect the present and its immediate needs; dwelling on the past glorifies outdated governance.
Our lives should be lived like reading a book—one page at a time. If you dwell on the last chapter or anticipate the next, you miss the page you’re currently on. Persisting in this manner means finishing the book without truly reading it. Life is a temporary gift, bestowed with free will to shape it as we choose. Select a cause and dedicate yourself, ensuring no regrets in life’s final chapters.
Constant worry about impending doom or fixation on the afterlife diverts focus from personal powers and responsibilities. If indoctrinated to prioritize the afterlife, take charge as CEO of your life to align present and personal meanings.
If you fail to recognize politics reducing you to a worker bee or warrior ant, it’s time to rise and reclaim your individuality. Only you, by utilizing free will and personal justice, can rectify being victimized by group politics.
Remember, free will isn’t a gift from your group—it’s directly bestowed by God to the individual. Likewise, consider your personal sense of justice, innate upon taking physical form, guiding behavior: treat others as you wish to be treated. Simplify without belief systems; recognizing God within others fosters inner and outer peace.
Whether prayer practices, traditions, customs, or anything else, politics of belonging influence them. Adopting a mortal perspective ensures standing firm, metaphorically, on your own two feet. Else, group politics can reduce you to a worker bee or warrior ant with little resistance.
Questioning or asserting independence may be met with accusations of losing one’s way or that only religion offers a path to God. If tainted by politics of belonging, a religion becomes a political entity, not a spiritual path or direct route to God.
Ultimately, spirituality’s essence connects you to God, irrespective of religion. As CEOs of our lives, we should prioritize spirituality over group politics because our lives are not just for God or our group’s sake but for our individual sake as well.
Failure to read your life’s book page by page means neglecting your purpose. Intentional living on the present page is essential; as a CEO, manage all facets of life.
Accepting individual losses doesn’t make you a competent CEO; prioritizing what matters does. Identifying priorities is the key to unlocking Pandora’s box. Distinguish yourself from instinctive animals; embrace your significance. Free from group politics, you manage your mortal life as CEO.
If indoctrinated as a born sinner, worthless unless obedient—and damned otherwise—use your CEO insight to unlock Pandora’s box.
Pandora’s box reflects a carrot-and-stick philosophy, diminishing individual humanity. Unlike training pets, humans self-regulate without greed or fear. Understanding this power positions you to manage God’s affairs one person at a time, turning spiritual aspirations into physical actions. Attend places of worship meaningfully, beyond rituals, by meeting others’ needs, a higher spiritual pursuit than mere ritualism. God has no needs, only people do—hence serving them embodies godliness. Churches, mosques, or temples matter less than people’s needs.
Where did you learn that you are an insignificant being, and that God Almighty and the Devil are the ones running the show? Spirituality should demonstrate that their actions cannot manifest without your participation. Every good and bad action requires human physicality, and you bear personal responsibility for your contributions, guided by free will. Human beings are far superior than they are often taught; even angels cannot match this status. Angels, like God and the Devil, depend on human individuals to enact or create reality.
Identifying solely with your group makes you susceptible to political influences. As a CEO of your life, you cannot merely be a vessel of your group; you are a vessel of God, endowed with free will and personal justice. Group affiliations’ politics can lead to spiritual transgressions, reducing you to a vessel of the Devil.
Recognizing your accountability, understand that free will allows you to choose between Godly and Devilish acts. Your personal sense of justice aids in living comfortably in your mortal skin.
Choose to be a vessel of God by personal choice, not just for the afterlife but for your earthly years as well. With personal justice, your greatest critic resides within. Living with constant inner conflict robs you of life’s most precious treasures: happiness and contentment.
If a religion teaches that life on earth is inferior to the afterlife, scrutinize its intentions logically. While offering hope in adversity isn’t wrong, demanding you sacrifice everything, including your life, for the afterlife warrants careful examination. Likely, this philosophy serves the politics of belonging more than spirituality or God.
Logically speaking, God requires living people to convert spirituality into action. Once deceased, you can no longer fulfill this role; thus, all responsibilities rest upon the living—upon your shoulders, your back, your hands, and your functioning body. Ask yourself: is life after death truly more critical? It’s your individual decision, but first, become a CEO, lest politically astute groups exploit you in the guise of God’s will.
Reading the page in front, one day at a time, keeps you focused on living your life. Otherwise, thoughts of the afterlife can prevent you from reading your life’s book, reducing you to political manipulation akin to ants and bees.
This is the politics I refer to: your life is a gift directly from the source, or God. If you’re not actively living it, you likely follow what your group dictates. If you’re shouldering the load and sacrificing, who benefits? Follow the money—literally, follow the power—and you’ll find it doesn’t lead to God. Instead, politically savvy, powerful humans manipulate you. Should you allow it?
Even those who benefit die; thus, they employ group politics to divide humanity. In dividing, they commit spiritual crimes against all competitors, including you. Refuse to be complicit; God may ask, “I gave you free will and personal justice—how did you use them?”
Claiming exclusive rights for God, they sow hatred and war, gladly using you in sacrifice. To me, all religious wars are political—no ifs, ands, or buts—because why kill a living, breathing human in God’s name? If God converts spirituality into action through humans, it’d be a loss for God, counter to spirituality.
Educated or CEOs of our lives, we can transcend divisions to become one humanity. Until then, those who benefit from division will preach it, stoking prejudice, discrimination, and hatred.
CEOs can spot nationalist and religious politics easily, but emotional attachment blinds most to question or evolve.
If you perceive and understand, share it—help others see the politics behind religious rhetoric and the guise of God.
To evolve faster, rid ourselves of those uninterested in human deaths due to political conflict. Look at history: no tally can quantify innocent deaths due to our politics of division. If you seek a logical explanation, consider the brand name of God.
Clothing covers the body; a brand name relates to business. Intoxication is present in all alcohol brands, yet we choose our birthed group’s brand, which relates to business, not reality. Spirituality is reality—the essence of God we all seek. Political religions are business, selling spirituality’s tainted brand, and the politics of belonging capitalize on this. We buy into it because of birth, defending, fighting, killing, and dying for it—all rooted in politics. Why? It’s a personal question, one we should privately ponder for personal answers. Until we can collectively distinguish politics from spirituality, our evolution stalls; group affiliation dictates, leaving us like bees and ants.
Each religion garners followers desiring spiritual fulfillment but often drunk on the politics of belonging, sold a tainted brand.
Hiding personal insecurities, we overpay for a brand name, even if the product is the same. Advertising sells products—nationalism and religions included. Political leaders and religious scholars fervently market prejudice, discrimination, and fear, lying to promote their brand.
For instance, they claim non-believers face damnation, while followers attain heaven. Why condemn others for their beliefs? All religious wars stem from politics—no ifs, ands, or buts—because killing in God’s name contradicts spiritual action.
When we’re all knowledgeable or CEOs, we’ll cross these divisive lines, uniting as one humanity. Until then, those benefiting from division will preach it, using human individuals to perpetuate prejudice, discrimination, and hate.
This is where you fail to acknowledge the good deeds of individuals who belong to opposing groups. Their only fault lies in being born into a different group, making them entirely innocent of any wrongdoing. This concept of “born sinners” can be twisted or manipulated for political control, which is fundamentally wrong. Spirituality has no association with this; it’s all about exerting power over individuals.
From insulin to various technologies and advancements, non-believers’ contributions are openly and shamelessly utilized by religious extremists worldwide. Yet, these same individuals denigrate non-believers, despite owing their lives to these inventions.
Spiritually aware individuals recognize that injustice is often tied to the politics of belonging. Spiritually, we must give credit where it is due.
All human progress owes itself to liberal thinkers who dared to think outside the box. Without them, we might still be in caves, fighting for survival against the elements. Comparing our intelligence to that of other creatures underscores our superiority. Delving deeper, the reasons become clear. The ability to question—’why?’—sets humans apart. Why have we evolved so remarkably? The answers lie in nature’s design.
If we stray from our natural inclinations, we impede further evolution. Power politics and fear-mongering proponents have historically hindered progress and evolution in all forms.
From advocating equal human rights to advancements like blood transfusions, stem cells, and cloning, these detractors oppose technological and even spiritual advancements such as universal healthcare and gender justice.
From archaic practices like sati and prejudice against widows to modern struggles for equal human rights, the perpetrators, ironically, often claim religious affiliation. It begs the question: why would those who profess godliness oppose universal healthcare for all? Anyone opposing social programs must be driven by politics, not spirituality, which has always centered around aiding the needy.
Spirituality and God transcend global political boundaries; they do not require religious branding for individuals to feel spiritually uplifted and perform godly deeds. Even atheists can experience spirituality. God does not need a branded name for spiritual enlightenment; personal spirituality resides in the same realm.
We all can embrace spirituality, whether religious or not. God is akin to an intoxication bestowed exclusively by God, and as individuals, we seek that high to become good, helpful people. Even if God is perceived as imaginary by some, I personally attribute to God or the source for all that exists and for defining the essence of a human being.
Acknowledging and crediting due respect is not widespread among humans, largely due to politics. Once we transcend these limitations individually, we’ll recognize our dependencies and limitations in our individual functioning.
Numerous factual elements underscore our interdependence. Oxygen sustains us, the vastness of space is beyond our control, and within ourselves, with trillions of cells and bacteria, our existence is far from simple, contrary to what we’re taught. If you still believe you control everything, consider the complexities of life. Remember to be fair to yourself; mortality awaits.
Not believing in God suggests things happen randomly or by chance or placebo. Even if you’re a scientist who acknowledges the placebo effect, there’s much you don’t know about its workings. While I don’t claim omniscience, I don’t exclusively rely on God or science. Science deals with repeatable facts, but there’s much more to discover. Until then, making assumptions about God is premature. Even the term ‘God’ is a human construct, limiting our understanding until we learn more. How can we wage wars over the existence of God when we don’t fully comprehend ourselves? Human ego, pride, and honor often drive such claims, tainted by our sense of belonging and its politics. These traits frequently lead to conflict, impeding our spiritual growth as modern individuals.
Considering random chance, one might attribute differences in nose size or body frame to it, even among siblings. Our intricacies defy randomness. Even examining worms scientifically challenges our perceptions. Is this diversity merely chance? Reflect on why and how we exist in our current life form, which continues to evolve.
Does evolution simply strive for improvement, or are we designed to fulfill our potential? Intriguingly, our potential evolves alongside us. What are we, and where are we headed in this pursuit?
Our brains exemplify this ongoing evolution, continually absorbing new information. Where does—or will—it end? It concludes only for the individual due to mortality, but we pass our acquired knowledge to subsequent generations, perpetuating human evolution. Given our evolving potential, can you definitively conclude on God’s existence? As individuals, we’re like structures under construction, never fully completed. Therefore, claiming to know everything, especially knowing we’re finite, demands a change in priorities. As mortals, we function as CEOs, pursuing happiness and contentment while acknowledging our animalistic sides. Hope and optimism are pivotal in collecting happiness and contentment; thus, believing in God facilitates a fulfilling mortal life. Often, our nature encourages us to forgo immediate pleasures for an afterlife. Ironically, God requires human assistance while we’re alive. Extreme choices stem from free will, a divine gift. Therefore, why should religious individuals demand sacrifices for an uncertain afterlife? Such demands are inherently political.
Equally detrimental is disbelief, embracing random chance or placebo as explanations. Your beliefs are personal. However, attempting to impose them universally is futile, as history demonstrates. Humanity perpetually evolves, whether or not you approve. Always remember your mortal limitations. In this day and age, ignorance, prejudice, and discrimination must be overcome.
Extremes signify a lack of spirituality. Remember, treat others as you wish to be treated, and place yourself in their shoes rather than forcing them into yours.
Religious labels have muddled issues, perpetuating historical injustices and current conflicts. Nationalists and religious extremists scratch old wounds, preventing healing for centuries.
If we abandon narrow perspectives and address territorial disputes straightforwardly, compromises can resolve them. However, adding a religious twist incites conflict. Continuous strife in the name of religion is political, not spiritual. Prolonged conflicts underscore prejudiced, discriminatory loyalties. Support for endless, senseless killings betrays human compassion, guided by political agendas rather than godly principles.
While passionate about injustice, especially regarding God’s branding for political gain, I reject the politics of belonging. I find myself challenging or transcending these boundaries, embracing spirituality as it’s universally present in past and present societies. Spirituality transcends borders, genders, races, and religions; it’s universal and beyond branding.
Spirituality advocates individual responsibility, moderation, and equal human rights, opposing prejudice, discrimination, and extremism. I advocate this because spirituality aligns with the mortal nature of every human individual. Understanding our problems’ root causes is each individual’s responsibility.
As I’ve mentioned before, “Dancing Bottle” is my name, and it stems from my belief that we all carry a bit of God within us, possessing an intoxicating element. This is our spiritual alcohol that can intoxicate and drive us mad, so we must each become CEOs who use it as a social drink while maintaining control. Since this “alcohol” can turn us into fanatics and drunks, we must engage our spiritual side to balance our animal instincts; otherwise, we will perpetually witness enduring religious wars fueled by intoxication.
Whether we become good or bad individuals hinges on this, making it imperative for all of us to become CEOs to grasp the significance of our free will and personal sense of justice. The potential for both good and bad has always existed, exists now, and will continue to exist for us to choose.
Alcohol, produced from various sources like fruits, vegetables, and grains, bears numerous brand names, each with its flaws or merits but unified by one main characteristic: intoxication.
To me, the pursuit of that high or intoxication should be accessible through all brands, serving the same purpose. Just as with clothing, which fulfills the need to cover the body but varies in style and maker, resulting in differing prices. Metaphorically, clothing, alcohol, or belief systems should all cater to human physical or spiritual needs. But why do humans persist in believing their brand is superior? It might be acceptable if everyone lived in peace, but that’s not the case. Thus, we must critically examine human behavior to identify the causes or catalysts for our problems.
Some adhere to one God, others to multiple deities, while some visit the tombs of deceased saints, and others do not. All hope to find God through diverse religious practices, though some believe in no God at all. Our conflicts arise when we argue over who is right, with politics of belonging sneaking in to intoxicate us with an alcohol devoid of spirituality.
We engage in battles over right and wrong to the extent of killing and dying over it. What drives us to such extremes? Is it an abuse of divine alcohol? Why can some manage a social drink while others cannot resist? Whether scrutinizing the positive, negative, or ugly aspects of belief systems or maintaining neutrality, we require greater comprehension of their potential benefits and harms.
To me, spirituality and our justice systems should be universal and untainted. Regardless of the kind of politics—whether related to religious group affiliations or governance—these systems should not interfere with spirituality and justice.
While American Supreme Court justices are appointed through political means, the justice system should ideally remain free from political influence. Should a nation lean liberal, its justice system should evolve accordingly; failure to do so not only disrupts governance but also fosters distrust in the justice system. A nation striving for justice through a political lens will find eradicating prejudice and discrimination impossible. Today, equality in human rights belongs to all, leaving conservative political factions in a quandary.
A politicized justice system deviates from justice, much like a religion veering from spirituality becomes political, benefiting some and disadvantaging others through politics. Always remember, a justice system and spirituality cannot be biased; justice for some and injustice for others is neither spiritually right nor just.
If performing rituals at Mecca, kissing, or touching the Black Stone is meaningful to you, then do so without harming others who worship the same God under a different name. If your spiritual growth depends on believing in God, you cannot afford to be extremist, prejudiced, or discriminatory to the extent that you cannot recognize God in others. Believers and non-believers alike are cells in God’s body, with a singular purpose: to facilitate the spiritual embodiment of humanity’s flourishing and evolution.
If you choose to wage war against others, ask yourself why. The answer always lies in drinking politically-tainted divine alcohol supplied by your affiliations.
As a spiritually aware CEO, you recognize that politics, or the alcohol of belonging, intoxicates you to the point where you commit spiritual crimes while claiming to serve God. Politics masks human emotions, so behaving like an animal, whether out of ignorance, disregard, or pride, has no connection to God or spirituality.
If you wish to serve God, serve humanity, for God lacks personal needs like human individuals. This task is easier said than done when you are equally torn at your core: a spiritual entity grappling with the needs of an animal body. Choosing between the two is not straightforward, explaining why we cannot envision a time free from crime or war, let alone a crime-free society or world. Ask yourself: do your emotions overpower your spiritual side? If so, strive for spiritual growth to avoid committing spiritual crimes while hiding behind God. This is not merely political, prejudiced, discriminatory, or ignorant; it is also a guilt-inducing, spiritually bankrupt crime against God.
No one is, or should be, above the laws of nations and universal spirituality. The most openly committed spiritual crimes involve prejudice and discrimination against innocent individuals, often justified in the name of nationalism, religion, or even God.
If you believe in God, where do you place God in your life, and what powers do you attribute to God? If you believe God is almighty, granting life and death, then logically, you should refrain from taking matters into your own hands and harming innocent beings. I do not subscribe to the notion of a God with human animal traits. God represents our spiritual side, and as spiritually aware beings, we cannot—and I emphasize cannot—take the life of an innocent person in God’s name. Such actions require a state of inebriation.
In today’s era of equal human rights, the internet, and global warming, rapid change is inevitable. Failure to keep pace with these changes will harm humanity. If individuals fear physical harm from their affiliations due to their thoughts, those communities do not deserve their contributions. Such individuals should seek appreciation and respect elsewhere.
A belief system that penalizes individuals for their thoughts is on borrowed time, for this era champions equal human rights. Although the path may be fraught with challenges, our history demonstrates that we must fight for our freedoms—whether from land occupation or extremist ideologies. The struggles remain the same. Sadly, humanity established the tradition long ago that one must fight for what one desires, whether it involves awareness of equal human rights or addressing global warming.
Interestingly, it is consistently the conservative segment of society known for resisting change. They may not believe that change originates from God, perhaps viewing change advocates as adherents of the Devil’s path. They lack sufficient trust in God to embrace change or simply fear losing political power. Indeed, that is precisely what they stand to lose, hence their fierce resistance. Trusting in God involves accepting that changes align with God’s will. Some believe in, or hide behind, religious texts to commit spiritual crimes, albeit with a political twist. Spiritual crimes in the name of God may find acceptance among some, but I advocate for a direct and spiritual approach.
Whether conservative, liberal, of the same faith, of opposing faith, or atheist, grant yourself a spiritual respite. Whether you believe in God or not, believe in humanitarianism to serve all of humanity. Consider our history and current events; our extreme belief systems have never liberated us from violence. We must transition to a new paradigm to overcome our political systems steeped in prejudice and discrimination.
From a spiritual standpoint, our days on this earth are numbered; hence, we possess limited capacity for consumption. Even with unlimited resources, individual limitations should humble us. Irrespective of our affiliations, we are conditioned to hoard and worry, believing we must secure our future. Though our future remains uncertain, a spiritual perspective reveals mortality and traces of insecurity throughout human history. Consider ancient Egypt, where individuals brought material possessions into their graves. Traditions and customs instill loyalty to political affiliations, discouraging broad-based thinking. Reflect on humanity as a whole, and watch traditional establishments lose their brand-based influence. Our affiliations feed us perpetual falsehoods and denials, and we, as individuals, fall victim to these falsehoods. Can we liberate ourselves? Indeed, but it demands each of us to assume responsibility and assert control over our actions, necessitating that we all become CEOs of our lives to prevent political exploitation.
This task is daunting, given that we have been conditioned to perceive ourselves as weak and vulnerable. Such conditioning prevents us from thinking or believing independently, for we place greater faith in politically-influenced religious teachings, perpetuating our insecurities without our affiliations. Individual vulnerability benefits affiliations, which thrive on knowledge to keep individuals ignorant, employing politically-tainted religions.
Our actions directly contradict God’s spiritual nature, as we resort to killing one another, despite our individual connection to God. Can anyone claim to have prayers answered without the involvement of another human being? Such occurrences are miracles. In daily life, God speaks through human thoughts, allowing them to manifest physically. Evolve, for the sake of God, and acknowledge your individual potential and significance within the broader context of life. Learn to coexist.
Evidence of this potential is readily apparent in modern societies. Despite the differences in religion, nationality, race, and skin color, nations comprise diverse populations. It is universally acknowledged that humanity embraces diversity and coexists harmoniously.
Wars reveal the strength of our group identities, rivaling our familial bonds. This represents a shared challenge: the powerful sense of belonging versus our individual sense of justice and freedom of choice. Standing firm is no easy task, but I uphold personal and universal truths. Ultimately, we must live with the injustice inflicted upon others in the name of political affiliation. Consult war veterans to understand the difficulty of denying one’s own spiritual beliefs.