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[–][deleted] 2 insightful - 1 fun2 insightful - 0 fun3 insightful - 1 fun -  (22 children)

the nonbeliever's eyes and ears are covered zealot's mind is corrupted

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    [–]FormosaOolong 3 insightful - 1 fun3 insightful - 0 fun4 insightful - 1 fun -  (5 children)

    Yes! Belief systems are still belief systems no matter what the content.

    ETA: Zealotry can be avoided by engaging in a process of continually observing the mind's movements towards instantiating a limited identity via Point of View, all the while recognizing the limitless vast expanse that is mind itself.

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      [–][deleted] 2 insightful - 1 fun2 insightful - 0 fun3 insightful - 1 fun -  (0 children)

      It is also possible for an individual to argue against themselves though. But the bigger danger is a collective system built on those singular beliefs and symbols as opposed to an individual "believing" or choosing to not "believe" in them. That monolith collective also generates a self fulfilling mechanism utilizing the energies of people onto future generations so if those singular beliefs are not well thought, you would end up with disaster.

      [–]beermeem 2 insightful - 3 fun2 insightful - 2 fun3 insightful - 3 fun -  (2 children)

      this is why I practice non-belief at all times

      [–][deleted] 2 insightful - 3 fun2 insightful - 2 fun3 insightful - 3 fun -  (1 child)

      I don't believe you.

      [–]beermeem 1 insightful - 2 fun1 insightful - 1 fun2 insightful - 2 fun -  (0 children)

      Thank you. I'll be here all day.

      [–][deleted] 1 insightful - 1 fun1 insightful - 0 fun2 insightful - 1 fun -  (14 children)

      That would be a big no. Not everyone is a corrupted zealot.

      [–]FormosaOolong 2 insightful - 1 fun2 insightful - 0 fun3 insightful - 1 fun -  (13 children)

      Also true.

      [–][deleted] 3 insightful - 1 fun3 insightful - 0 fun4 insightful - 1 fun -  (12 children)

      (Sorry I accidentally deleted my account, am back)

      Another thing is that people have the potential to be zealots in various situations and moments. It is not exactly personal but a lapse in judgement due to situational pressures and available information. Here in the west though, exists a gift of inspiration, availability and innovation that can break that tiresome mold of ignorant fanaticism. Its a gift of inspiration and a curse of struggle, or the curse of inspiration and the gift of struggle (whichever way people choose to see it). But things get pretty awe inspiring here when functions breaks through themselves to facilitate proper renewal, wish more people attempted at it to appreciate that process of life, its certainly a remedy to fanaticism in many ways: just plain old self-reflective Zeal as an antidote to zealotry.

      [–]beermeem 1 insightful - 4 fun1 insightful - 3 fun2 insightful - 4 fun -  (11 children)

      I accidentally delete my account everyday.

      [–][deleted] 2 insightful - 1 fun2 insightful - 0 fun3 insightful - 1 fun -  (10 children)

      I get it, little white lies on the internet are relatively harmless and fun.

      [–]beermeem 2 insightful - 3 fun2 insightful - 2 fun3 insightful - 3 fun -  (9 children)

      Why you try to bring race into this?

      [–][deleted] 3 insightful - 2 fun3 insightful - 1 fun4 insightful - 2 fun -  (8 children)

      cuz I racis?

      (~‾⌣‾ )~

      [–]beermeem 1 insightful - 4 fun1 insightful - 3 fun2 insightful - 4 fun -  (7 children)

      thank you

      thank you for admitting that you are a self-hating Jew

      that's the first step

      and we appreciate you coming on this journey with us, all of the chosen people