Christian Nationalism vs Pagan Nationalism: There's Both Conflict & Common Ground.

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[–]Mr9to5 1 insightful - 1 fun1 insightful - 0 fun2 insightful - 1 fun -  (1 child)

I think struggle of some kind is unavoidable to reap the reward of a good life. Ironically, the more I’ve embraced that, the better life has been. I don’t know if I’d say war should be encouraged - but if you said something like “including war by other means” (outdoing potential rivals in commerce, technology, health, etc.), I’d totally agree.

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I think struggle of some kind is unavoidable to reap the reward of a good life. Ironically, the more I’ve embraced that, the better life has been.

Agreed. The struggle principle is perfectly valid in all known, physical forms of life. The question is, whether it is necessary for development of consciousness. Like newborn human infants, freeborn animals gradually develop their consciousness by absorbing impressions from their environment. Children thrown into war don't necessarily grow up to be the best people, that only holds true for those who already had a warrior within them. Instead, it might incline them towards pacifism.

I don’t know if I’d say war should be encouraged...

"In perpetual peace, man's greatness must decline." Hitler was in favour of instigating small wars each time a decade had passed. Not internecine conflicts between Europeans obviously. Rather, a campaign directed towards the East*. This measure would've 1) stabilized the population, 2) as a incentive to produce many children, 3) as a stimulus for artists, and 4) as a constant reminder of the horrors of war. A minor natural disaster prevents a large-scale natural disaster! One is reminded of the periodical fire suppression in California: https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2020/sep/14/california-fire-suppression-forests-tinderbox

*However, it seems like an integration of Nordic and Slavic peoples (mainly Russians) would be better suited for our times, insofar as the latter are not fiercely nationalistic (i.e. Polish, Ukrainian) or simply foreign (Czech).

Btw I'd like to hear about your views on Hitler, what do you suppose were his religious beliefs? What do you believe "Providence" meant to him?

But if you said something like “including war by other means” (outdoing potential rivals in commerce, technology, health, etc.), I’d totally agree.

Well, judging from what I've seen in gaming, whether competition is benign depends largely on the game mode and conditions fostered by game design.

In speedrunning, competition is very wholesome, a community-driven initiative, and often results in the discovery of new skips, exploits, strats, etc. Sensible game developers should always make provisions for it and even sponsor it. But in a multiplayer environment (i.e. For Honor), competition can quickly degenerate into toxicity.