Wisdom Builder
Quick Hits
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Religion.
Quick Hits
10 random key ideas.
1.
The Buddha taught Mount Meru and the six realms likely as symbolic frameworks, not as literal cosmic geography.
2.
Quote:
- William Kingdon Clifford.
- 1877.
From History:
Meaning:
Clifford argued that personal belief is a moral responsibility to humanity, not just a private habit. You have a moral obligation to be careful what you believe.
3.
From History: 1115 CE.
Built in Cambodia by the Khmer Empire starting around 1115 CE, Angkor Wat began as a Hindu temple and, by the 1400s, had become a major Buddhist temple and pilgrimage site.
4.
Article summary:
Religions and belief systems are part of humanity’s attempt to explain life, meaning, morality, suffering, and the unknown. Always respect the believer, test the belief for yourself, and separate shared reality from personal worldview.
5.
Quote:
- Roger Williams.
- May 6, 1682..
Meaning:
We don’t know exactly when Roger Williams was born, nor died. For his birth, we don’t even know the year. He was born circa 1602. For his death, we know for sure it was 1683 and around March.
6.
From History: Born circa 20 BCE, lived to circa 55 CE.
Philo shows how ideas cross cultures. He blended Jewish scripture with Greek philosophy, helping create an intellectual bridge between ancient traditions.
7.
Article summary:
Roger Williams proved the concept of modern American society by creating a multi-religion multicultural secular colony.
8.
Quote:
- Thomas Aquinas.
- circa 1265.
From History:
Meaning:
Situational ethics, like Just War Theory, can be brought down to your life. When you cannot turn the other cheek, strive for a response that is proportionate and never exceeds the harm done.
9.
From History: 2080: 60 Years From Now (+/- 10 years)
With small steps, help humanity strive for a shared empirical origin story. Only from that stable foundation will we acheive global cooperation.
10.
TST respects religious self/non-self teachings, but treats them as personal meaning frameworks rather than as rational truths.
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