Reflections on Peace, Philosophy, and Life
There are a lot of people on the planet, but, it seems, very few Humans. That seems to be an outrageous statement, but to me, it appears to be that way. Why do I think that? It boils down to the definition of what a human is. For example, Humans don't kill people. Why? Humans by my definition are those who have understood the value of being alive and appreciate that unique, but temporary condition. Appreciating that about oneself, automatically means understanding that basic truth about every other being on the planet.
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I appreciate that at the ground level, religion provides many kindnesses and support for people.
My beef is with the organisations, the Churches and Temples, synagogues and Mosques and all those institutions and in particular, the hierarchies and power structures; frequently also the holders of those positions, especially at the upper end of the hierarchies. Look at their finances, and you can see very quickly that being in charge of such sums, will corrupt anybody. This list is from Wikipedia:
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In the post-second World War, the Zionists started their war to create a "homeland for Jews". People like the Stern Gang and others were classed as terrorists by the British Government, who managed Palestine at that time. The Zionists argument, put very simply, is that Israel was the promised land by God and still is, although it hasn't existed for the best part of a couple of thousand years. To me, a ridiculous argument and one which very many Jews did not and do not support either.
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I've been wondering what percentage of the world is currently run by autocratic governments, i.e. countries where the population doesn't have much to say in how the country is run.
I found a website called worldpopulationreview.com, which lists countries and populations, including a list of current dictators. Using their data for 2022, I came up with the following list:
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The tendency to resort to blame rather than listening is a common phenomenon in human communication. When faced with conflicts, disagreements, or misunderstandings, people often find it easier to assign blame rather than engage in active listening and open dialogue. In this discussion, we will explore the reasons behind this behaviour and the importance of active listening for effective communication.
One reason why people resort to blame is the human instinct to protect oneself and maintain a positive self-image. By assigning blame to others, individuals can avoid taking responsibility for their own actions or shortcomings. Blaming others provides a sense of justification and can help preserve one's self-esteem. However, this approach only perpetuates a cycle of negativity and prevents the resolution of conflicts.
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