Freedom is not a reaction; freedom is not a choice. It is man’s pretense that because he has choice he is free. Freedom is pure observation without direction, without fear of punishment and reward. Freedom is without motive; freedom is not at the end of the evolution of man but lies in the first step of his existence. In observation one begins to discover the lack of freedom. Freedom is found in the choiceless awareness of our daily existence and activity.
2006-09-03 22:02:18 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
not exactly.
2006-09-03 22:12:24 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
The concept of freedom, as I was taught in predominantly Catholic/Christian Philippines, is that it is bounded by Laws such as The 10 Commandments.
Freedom is just one component of life.
It is not a reaction in the sense that it is bound by a deference towards an authority above your own; it is a choice in that you are allowed to base your choice on (hopefully) a moral or amoral paradigm.
Freedom goes hand-in-glove with responsibility; without responsibility for the choice you make, you make the mistake of believing that your actions will not have a single consequence. Resposibility is a choice too--you either want to be responsible or not responsible for yourself. If you choose to be responsible for yourself, then you are aware of, or at the least, you accept the consequence(s) of your action. If you do not accept responsibility for yourself, then someone will impose a punishment on you that, like it or not, you do deserve.
Freedom is not the "end-all" of human existence. It is a priviledge that everyone has, but in extremes of permissiveness (too much) or oppression (too little).
Science can not explain the bare-bones of "freedom". Although science has been a useful tool for many of man's greatness and ills, it is an improper tool.
In the end, if you are able to function in what is accepted as a "normal" way (you can think, move, act on your own in congruence with society), then it is your choice how much you are willing to be aware of in your daily life.
Freedom has restrictions for the sake of everyone. Freedom without restrictions is anarchy, and that animal is another topic.
Peace.
2006-09-04 05:25:22 · answer #2 · answered by batch93 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Spiritual teachings state that we have to strip ourselves of our
ego. All the questioning and answering is a form of indulging
in our egos. And keeps us from enlightenment.
Enlightenment is a feeling, an experience where one connects
with the Divine. It cannot even be explained with words.
Freedom is learning to forget the past, stop worrying about the
future, and enjoying the moment.
2006-09-04 05:14:32 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Ordinarily, I have no use for religion of any kind, but I am familiar with most of the major ones, and this line of thought would seem to belie the leaps of faith that so many religions depend upon for survival.
This might be the anti-religion!
2006-09-04 05:09:55 · answer #4 · answered by Vatican Lokey 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
man. you failed to memtion that freedom comes also with responsibilty.
that the state gives us our rights,. but these rights can only be enjoyed if those arounds us and we of course do our duties...
you failed to mention the thing called co existence, that even microbes is observimg...
my religion tells me the above thought not your thought...
2006-09-04 05:16:48 · answer #5 · answered by BHEEELLAAATTT!!!!!! 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No. can there really be freedom without fear of punishment or reward? what will be the purpose of our decisions if there is no consequences.
2006-09-04 05:10:17 · answer #6 · answered by fonzyfbs 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Do you have a kid below 5 years? What will you do if he/she play with a flame? Will you think "Oh, let him do that, that is his freedom" ?
2006-09-04 05:45:58 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
All religions are bad because promoves the war. If you wan't to choise an relegion choise . . . nothing.
2006-09-04 05:11:48 · answer #8 · answered by a 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
We dont follow any religion but our beliefs definately follow that general principal.... I wont describe our beliefs as others may follow and before you know it..... it becomes religion!
2006-09-04 05:12:08 · answer #9 · answered by Ã?â?¥Ã?ÄPixie Queen~* 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'm not sure, but its got me thinking about how I've been feeling lately.
2006-09-04 05:11:15 · answer #10 · answered by Aleaha S 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I doubt it. There is no mention of God so... Icould however follow it.
2006-09-04 05:07:41 · answer #11 · answered by Puppy Zwolle 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋