Okay, then, it seems as though one side is all good, the other all bad even though that idea seems redundant in its application to unenlightened humanity. You live in a democracy so you'll get the government you need or deserve, maybe both? In fact isn't that true for every facet of our lives?
Yes it is web; every facet of life! I do believe we have also received the government we deserve. And; I’m willing to point it out. And agree with you on that point. Furthermore we get the people we deserve. So in fact it is “true for every facet of our lives”. Also this would extend to a personal view of our relationships here at the portal; as spiritual seekers must also accept the reality that the Gurus have in mind certain spiritual lessons for the people he/she brings together. So in that sense I accept the view that we are learning and growing in our self unfoldment through the contrasting views of those which the Gurus have surrounded us.
Politics indeed plays a part in the cosmic movie. But as spiritual aspirants, we are not required to take positions or even to listen to politicians. I cannot resist seeing this part of the cosmic movie unfold though, and remain amazed at how much unreasonable ideology is touted around.
What is “unreasonable ideology” to those with less principle is simply spiritual dedication and statesmanship to another. And those who have no spiritual background often echo a senseless weakness and compliance to practical solutions for moral decisions of a spiritual nature. There have been spiritual ideologies brought into the political sphere by such notable people as Gandhi freeing India, Navalny pointing out that there are other views than Putin’s, Lincoln demanding the end of slavery who took an absolute position in the face of more practical people willing to compromise ideals.
Mccoy, I see your decision to take care of your son as your strong conviction, although i cannot say how I would have responded with your set of circumstances. We all take a stand in our views, some of us are tested much more than others. We may never know our own limitations and willful determinations until we face the opposition of those who have no faith or moral fiber and faint in the face of circumstances. Which brings up the question; can we compromise with a sociopath? I pray for friends such as you and web (above) and for your happiness and spiritual growth and discernment. Some of us aim to take a strong view as Churchill once said;
“Kites rise highest against the wind and not with it”
