Since economics and religion are always addressed (superficially) during elections the enemy raises its head for all to see during the campaigns. The enemy is always present but it is easier to detect during the election cycle. Why? The power lusted for by the pawns of the enemy stirs the ambitions of the ego-driven.
In economics the enemy is the frail and feeble-minded interventionist. Compared to the omnipresent and omnipotent market process the desire to arbitrarily control minutiae within tiny fractions of small segments of the economy using static data is ridiculously petty. This nearly infinite difference between the incomprehensibe market process and blatantly finite and restrictive interventionism, though, serves to entice the ego-driven interventionist even more. It is a lust for power.
In religion the enemy represents those who think that they can interpret the Word of God, that is, all of the individuals who have weak enough souls to convince themselves that they can interpret the Word of God. In contrast to the infinite, regenerative, and life-giving potential of the Word of God; the world suffers from their arbitrary assignment of and confinement to narrow and ethnocentric concepts of what the Word of God means. These ego-driven interpreters want to make the world to be like their vision of the world, a vision that is selfish and flawed. They lust for the power to force their beliefs on others.
The liberty of classical liberalism is a strong deterent to the ego-driven. In liberty all intervention into the economy is shunned.
The independent investigation of truth and recognition of the importance of ethics are features within classical liberalism and this freedom nullifies the erroneous claims of the ego-driven interpreters.
One description fits for both versions of the enemy: both are ego-driven. Too many of the ones seeking our votes have the motives of the enemy.
Humility and non-intervention and tolerance and respect are characteristics of those who are not ego-driven. Ron Paul is rare among men for possessing the noble traits of a true statesman and he merits any and all votes to be the President of the United States.
Friday, November 30, 2007
Sunday, October 21, 2007
The Age-Old Battle: Materialism Versus Tranquility.
In the cycle of the rise and fall of civilization there is a parallel rise and fall of victors. When perception narrows to exclude all meaning except those that are most obvious to the five senses then the dominant perspective is materialism. When the value attributed to all things includes the tangible and the intangible then the dominant perspective is tranquility.
Just like darkness is the absence of light, materialism is the absence of spiritual perception. A civilization dominated by materialism is in the falling portion of the cycle for one main reason. The main reason is because it is out of touch with reality. Under the domination of materialism value is misunderstood and distorted which portends the inevitable downfall. For example, even human life is not properly valued!
During the rise of civilization people are happy because they see the manifold evidences of wealth in all things. Even tests and difficulties are seen as opportunities to learn and as part of the process of perfection. This attitude of tranquility manifests itself in society as tranquility and peace and one of the main features of this rising civilization is cooperation.
It so happens that the age-old battle is being fought fiercely right now. In this modern age of economics the instigators of materialism are the ego-driven interventionists. Their narrow perception is what drives them to try to enrich themselves and their minions and to lust after power over others.
I am one of the champions of the other side of that battle. Ron Paul is another champion of the battle against materialism. His armament is the the U.S. Constitution and the intent of the Founders along with his understanding of classical liberalism. My chief weapon against the materialism of the interventionists is the divine economy theory which scientifically proves that there is no moral authority for any human intervention into the economy. Without that source of corruption society will recover, as unoppressed people regain their spiritual perception.
Just like darkness is the absence of light, materialism is the absence of spiritual perception. A civilization dominated by materialism is in the falling portion of the cycle for one main reason. The main reason is because it is out of touch with reality. Under the domination of materialism value is misunderstood and distorted which portends the inevitable downfall. For example, even human life is not properly valued!
During the rise of civilization people are happy because they see the manifold evidences of wealth in all things. Even tests and difficulties are seen as opportunities to learn and as part of the process of perfection. This attitude of tranquility manifests itself in society as tranquility and peace and one of the main features of this rising civilization is cooperation.
It so happens that the age-old battle is being fought fiercely right now. In this modern age of economics the instigators of materialism are the ego-driven interventionists. Their narrow perception is what drives them to try to enrich themselves and their minions and to lust after power over others.
I am one of the champions of the other side of that battle. Ron Paul is another champion of the battle against materialism. His armament is the the U.S. Constitution and the intent of the Founders along with his understanding of classical liberalism. My chief weapon against the materialism of the interventionists is the divine economy theory which scientifically proves that there is no moral authority for any human intervention into the economy. Without that source of corruption society will recover, as unoppressed people regain their spiritual perception.
Tuesday, September 4, 2007
Economics and Religion Resusitated By A Standard!
I ended the last blog entry with the following words: 'Those with these reins in their hands will soon be knocked off their horses.' This refers to the ego-driven interventionists/interpreters who have been leading the way on the horses of false authority, leading the way to nihilism.
Again we see that economics and religion unfold in a parallel fashion.
In parallel, the shared remarkable feature is a standard. Opposition to the existence of a standard is expectedly intense since I am not talking about a relative standard but rather an absolute standard. For the longest time the interventionists and interpreters have claimed themselves to be the representatives of the standard and then they used power to oppress and to enforce their relative standard. None of these ego-driven standards were true standards and so now when confronted with an absolute standard those in control will tremble with rage and then fear and then with weakness and irrelevance.
What is also remarkable is the existence of one absolute standard for economics and another absolute standard for religion, in parallel but not the same! The only way to explain this is by recognizing that we are now living in a very special time in history. In economics it has sometimes been referred to as a time of liberty and justice and a free market, and in religion it is a time referred to as the Promised Day. These are different perspectives and descriptions of a similar ideal.
It is an ideal but it is real also. This real ideal is in the process of 'unfolding' or 'emerging.' And the inevitability of its emergence is because of the 'standard.'
Again we see that economics and religion unfold in a parallel fashion.
In parallel, the shared remarkable feature is a standard. Opposition to the existence of a standard is expectedly intense since I am not talking about a relative standard but rather an absolute standard. For the longest time the interventionists and interpreters have claimed themselves to be the representatives of the standard and then they used power to oppress and to enforce their relative standard. None of these ego-driven standards were true standards and so now when confronted with an absolute standard those in control will tremble with rage and then fear and then with weakness and irrelevance.
What is also remarkable is the existence of one absolute standard for economics and another absolute standard for religion, in parallel but not the same! The only way to explain this is by recognizing that we are now living in a very special time in history. In economics it has sometimes been referred to as a time of liberty and justice and a free market, and in religion it is a time referred to as the Promised Day. These are different perspectives and descriptions of a similar ideal.
It is an ideal but it is real also. This real ideal is in the process of 'unfolding' or 'emerging.' And the inevitability of its emergence is because of the 'standard.'
Friday, August 24, 2007
Economics And Religion Eroded By The Ego-Driven.
There are two very similar actions and there are two very similar actors in these two powerful aspects of life. The two actions are intervention and interpretation. The two actors are interventionists and unauthorized interpreters.
The reason for the parallel 'fate' of economics and religion is because of the intercession of persons who can most accurately be labeled as ego-driven. What I mean by 'fate' is the impression that humanity has acquired over time, the impression that both economics and religion are necessary evils!
The key to understanding the action taken (intervention/interpretation) is to look at the psyche of the actors. The ego-driven actor fools himself or herself into thinking that he is capable of understanding the infinitely dynamic, give-and-take, economy and assumes that his arbitrary tinkering will somehow be an act of justice. The ego-driven interpreter deludes himself or herself into thinking that he comprehends the mysteries of the ever-living, transforming, Word of God and assumes that he can interpose himself between the Incomprehensible God and His infinitely complex human creatures.
Now compound the absurdity of the assumptions of the ego-driven with actions that distort the economy and/or the religion of God. What you get is what we have - skepticism, cynicism, and worst of all, reliance on these self-proclaimed experts for guidance.
Economic intervention and unauthorized interpretation of the Word of God are similar enough to put them side by side for examination. Seeing them side by side helps to identify the source of error and it serves as a means to educate. Those with these reins in their hands will soon be knocked off their horses.
The reason for the parallel 'fate' of economics and religion is because of the intercession of persons who can most accurately be labeled as ego-driven. What I mean by 'fate' is the impression that humanity has acquired over time, the impression that both economics and religion are necessary evils!
The key to understanding the action taken (intervention/interpretation) is to look at the psyche of the actors. The ego-driven actor fools himself or herself into thinking that he is capable of understanding the infinitely dynamic, give-and-take, economy and assumes that his arbitrary tinkering will somehow be an act of justice. The ego-driven interpreter deludes himself or herself into thinking that he comprehends the mysteries of the ever-living, transforming, Word of God and assumes that he can interpose himself between the Incomprehensible God and His infinitely complex human creatures.
Now compound the absurdity of the assumptions of the ego-driven with actions that distort the economy and/or the religion of God. What you get is what we have - skepticism, cynicism, and worst of all, reliance on these self-proclaimed experts for guidance.
Economic intervention and unauthorized interpretation of the Word of God are similar enough to put them side by side for examination. Seeing them side by side helps to identify the source of error and it serves as a means to educate. Those with these reins in their hands will soon be knocked off their horses.
Tuesday, July 24, 2007
An Economic and Religious Problem: Subjectivism Not Comprehended.
When we examine economics and religion we see turmoil because of the lack, historically, of the ability to comprehend subjectivism. This was caused by a lack of appreciation of how human thought and human action originate.
Individuals count; they matter. Relevance depends on whether 'it' - whatever it is - matters to an individual. It - whatever it is - is subjective since it pertains specifically to that specific individual. Inseparable is the relevance of whatever it is and the individual making the assessment. Subjectivism cannot be removed from human thought and action.
Economics failed when subjectivism was removed, replaced by positivism.
Religion went awry when traditions took precedence over the right of spiritual perception.
Once subjectivism - as a scientific method in economics and as a prerequisite for independednt investigation of truth in religion - is given its rightful place, both economics and religion will advance and advance side by side.
Individuals count; they matter. Relevance depends on whether 'it' - whatever it is - matters to an individual. It - whatever it is - is subjective since it pertains specifically to that specific individual. Inseparable is the relevance of whatever it is and the individual making the assessment. Subjectivism cannot be removed from human thought and action.
Economics failed when subjectivism was removed, replaced by positivism.
Religion went awry when traditions took precedence over the right of spiritual perception.
Once subjectivism - as a scientific method in economics and as a prerequisite for independednt investigation of truth in religion - is given its rightful place, both economics and religion will advance and advance side by side.
Friday, July 20, 2007
Economics And Religion Blog Launches!
The reason I decided to begin a blog that honored both economics and religion is because they are both vital and yet they are both beset with fallacious doctrines.
Not coincidentally there are numerous parallels between economics and religion. Most of the time I will point out the parallels. Sometimes the similarities will describe the black curtain of ignorance that has been draped over them. Other times the commonalities will be likened to platters filled with the promise of bounty and glory.
This blog will provide me with an avenue to express certain concepts that are not readily integrated into my other blogs: divine economy consulting, divine microeconomy consulting, divine economy ethics.
Not coincidentally there are numerous parallels between economics and religion. Most of the time I will point out the parallels. Sometimes the similarities will describe the black curtain of ignorance that has been draped over them. Other times the commonalities will be likened to platters filled with the promise of bounty and glory.
This blog will provide me with an avenue to express certain concepts that are not readily integrated into my other blogs: divine economy consulting, divine microeconomy consulting, divine economy ethics.
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