daliwali
2 days ago
yes, the bit about the allegory of the cave is interesting. we are mostly just interpreting the shadows as if it was real, but it's not the real world. the part where he gives thanks to his wife is very endearing.
letslearntogether
1 day ago
I am glad that he also touched upon the misunderstood theological motivations...Many people keep trying to "immanentize the eschaton" (bring about the end of the world, of time) by seeking "power" over one another. For them, the truth will only be realized through regret.
letslearntogether
1 day ago
Teacher got a glimpse of unconditional love through relationship. In turn, it inspired him to humbly share himself with the world rather than try to control it. When you exit the cave and see the light of the sun, you will voluntarily go back into the cave to try to help free your siblings.
daliwali
2 weeks ago
cool suggestion, i've read outsider christians like Weil and Tolstoy, haven't read Girard yet.
letslearntogether
4 days ago
Cool suggestion indeed. Don't forget Wink. Example: https://www2.goshen.edu/~joannab/women/wink99.pdf
daliwali
1 month ago
"there are decades where nothing happens; and there are weeks where nothing happens" - chudimir ilyich lenin
schizopunk-media
1 month ago
nothing ever happens and I suspect these fires are just another op like all the other strings of warehouse and factory fires over the past couple years and those cheering them on are being taken on three letter agency dark ride
i smoked but i didn't inhale