5/21/2023 0 Comments Becoming human vanier![]() ![]() Society and cultures are, then, divided into the “good” and the “bad” the good attributing to themselves the mission to save, to heal, to bring peace to a wicked world, according to their own terms and under their controlling power. At best, others may be regarded as ignorant, unenlightened, and possessing only half-truths at worst, they are seen as destructive, dangerous, and possessed by evil spirits: they need to be overpowered for the good of humanity. Three: a refusal to believe that any other group possesses truth or can contribute anything of value. The undeniable nature of our own goodness makes us think we are infallible there can be no wrong in us. Two: a refusal or incapacity to see or admit to any possible errors or faults in our group. In order to bring peace to the world, we have to impose our set of beliefs upon others, through manipulation, force, and fear, if necessary. ![]() All others should follow our example or be at our service. ![]() One: the certitude that our group is morally superior, possibly even chosen by God. “In all conflicts between groups, there are three elements. ![]()
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