Is there some innate need to be hailing.
2007-11-08 23:30:28 · 15 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
It comes from the belief of many people that there must be a 'strong man' - and why is it always a man? - who will lead and guide the masses.
George Orwell parodied this brilliantly in his novel, 'Big Brother'.
The greatest threat to this hailing culture is the individual who can think for his or herself and does not swallow the orthodoxy pushed on them by the leader. Look at how many people perished under God, Ceasar and Hitler for having brains and not being afraid to use them.
If we were all confident of our abilities and able to accept responsibility for our own actions and beliefs there would not be any need for all this hailing.
Sadly it is not always the case, such is the human condition.
2007-11-09 00:01:15 · answer #1 · answered by squeaky guinea pig 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
No one is required to hail any one or any thing. You can choose your own path.
Maybe there is some innate need to worship something.... it takes a lot of responsibility off of your shoulders. If something goes wrong, the worshipers can blame it on sin, not praying enough, whatever. It's scary how people can be seduced by this kind of thinking...
2007-11-09 08:15:34 · answer #2 · answered by dark_firmament 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Blind obedience.
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I hail to the Golden Rule.
I look at several things, then put that together with common sense.
Example:
The bible was not written down for generations. Then factor in translations, versions (King James Version, etc) and the game of telephone, the only logical conclusion, its folklore and smoke and mirrors.
That is why I have one religion, the Golden Rule.
That’s the one rule that is universal throughout all religions.
If that rule was adhered too, war would be rare, human suffering even rarer and mankind would be doing one hell of a lot better.
Instead, we make excuses not to follow the Golden Rule.
Example:
It is said; George Bush claimed that God told him to invade Iraq. Bin Laden claims God has instructed him to use terror. The contradictions, in both instances, makes both of them guilty of excusing their behavior that has resulted in thousands dead.
Here’s the kicker; for those believers and non believers, God and humanities basic tenet is the Golden Rule, all the rest of the rules follow behind that.
Peace
Jim
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2007-11-09 07:57:08 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
Oh what the Hail are you talking about?
2007-11-09 07:37:07 · answer #4 · answered by Fancy That 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Hail in which we Talk about in Catholic Religion is to Respect or REJOICE with Happiness's......not like Hitler or Caesar..which it was a form of Worship them
2007-11-09 07:36:31 · answer #5 · answered by babo1dm 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Praise the Lord ! ..... hail a taxi
2007-11-09 07:38:55 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Dunno.
Caesar was stabbed.
Hitler killed himself.
God apparently sent his son/himself (Depending on which you believe) to die for us, then his son/he just got bored and walked back up to Heaven after a few days, because apparently being dead isn't much fun. Apparently this is a very courageous act.
2007-11-09 08:02:52 · answer #7 · answered by Ample Destruction 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I don't remember hearing about Caesar or Hilter sending d one their only son to save me for my sins. God is worthy of praise because He gave me life.
Hitler and Caesar are not worthy to worship.
2007-11-09 07:41:30 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
"Sir...they're hailing us."
"On screen..."
Sorry...^_^
Anyway...it's a show of greeting, or, in this case, it's a way of showing respect to a higher position than oneself. At least, that is what I believe...
2007-11-09 07:41:14 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
all hail the conquering hero... you forgot one... we also hail cabs... hmmm...
2007-11-09 07:35:21 · answer #10 · answered by grayeyeddame 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋