The entire point of life is to better one's self, and in turn, use that to better the world around them. Some people view a pursuit of knowledge as not only a bad thing, but in some cases, a detriment to society. Why?
Without the pursuit of knowledge (i.e., intellectualism), we would all be living in huts, banging on rocks to communicate. Because some people dared to think, society advanced, and was able to sever the umbilical cord from a previous era or belief.
What is it about the advancement of thought that scares some?
2007-06-04 02:30:39 · 19 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
"What is it about the advancement of thought that scares some?"
Their incapacity to engage in it.
2007-06-04 02:32:41 · answer #1 · answered by LabGrrl 7 · 4⤊ 1⤋
From the perspective of a Christian: The pursuit of knowledge in itself is not inherently wrong or evil...it is only when that knowledge puffs itself up against the revealed truth of God,that it is in error...The Bible states that some are "Ever learning and never able to come to the knowledge of the truth"....
Seeking Wisdom,is even a better goal. Knowledge without Wisdom is a recipe for failure.
2007-06-04 02:47:18 · answer #2 · answered by bonsai bobby 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
The advancement of thought should always be scary to someone in power because that means there is a chance people will soon come to relies just how bad they have it. The less people understrand and know the easier it is to keep them in line.
2007-06-04 02:38:48 · answer #3 · answered by John C 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
As human beings, we should ALWAYS be in pursuit of knowledge. That's how we advance personally and globally.How would we ever find the cures to major diseases, etc?
2007-06-04 02:43:33 · answer #4 · answered by mrs O 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Pursuit of knowledge is not a bad thing. But when you add the -ism to the base term, it is on its way to becoming a conceit, and then it is no longer a good thing, but just another ego manifestation.
2007-06-04 02:37:31 · answer #5 · answered by Black Dog 6 · 2⤊ 1⤋
Some Christians think intellectual advancement separates us from 'God'. My parents feel my college education is to blame for my spiritual searching. I was searching way before I ever went to college, there I learned WHERE to look and HOW to look.
2007-06-04 02:39:19 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 4⤊ 0⤋
they view intellectualism as a bad thing because bettering oneself means changes. These people (who view it as a bad thing) are simply afraid of changes
hey, Church lady, Stalin didn't have college education. He was expelled from theological seminary.
2007-06-04 02:38:16 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 0⤋
I agree with you. But those of whom you speak are usually amoung the sheep hurding themselves into church every sunday, or into moscs. Because, statistics show that the more one thinks, the more the delusion of dieties disappears.
2007-06-04 02:52:49 · answer #8 · answered by RealRachel 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Who views intellectualism as a bad thing?
2007-06-04 02:40:19 · answer #9 · answered by Quantrill 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Amen. I will never understand how ignorance has somehow become commendable to some.
Edit: The Church Lady cracks me up!
2007-06-04 02:34:50 · answer #10 · answered by ZombieTrix 2012 6 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Only 125 years ago, black people were being shot in America - because they could read.
Hope that helps.
2007-06-04 02:33:53 · answer #11 · answered by Anonymous · 4⤊ 0⤋