Found an interesting article summarizing human behavior and our evil nature in defending whatever tribe or group we belong to. Explains why people bash the other party even if its the same. Also explains why we like to go to war. Parents even reject their kids if they don't fit the group.
Much of what Jesus and others preached was to help us resist our natural tendencies. Love our enemies, blessed are the peacemakers, the golden rule, etc. But even those professing belief let their animal instincts override what they preach.
One thing good about having chickens and cattle is you can learn alot from them about politics.
Of course, the guys at the top take advantage of our herd instincts. Get us to hate the other guys no matter the issues. Keep rotating puppets while ripping off the people.
http://bigthink.com/risk-reason-and-reality/how-tribalism-overrules-reason-and-makes-risky-times-more-dangerous
Much of what Jesus and others preached was to help us resist our natural tendencies. Love our enemies, blessed are the peacemakers, the golden rule, etc. But even those professing belief let their animal instincts override what they preach.
One thing good about having chickens and cattle is you can learn alot from them about politics.
Of course, the guys at the top take advantage of our herd instincts. Get us to hate the other guys no matter the issues. Keep rotating puppets while ripping off the people.
http://bigthink.com/risk-reason-and-reality/how-tribalism-overrules-reason-and-makes-risky-times-more-dangerous