A Look into Our Search for Freedom Thus Far
Posted: Sunday, November 01, 2009
by David Tanguay
Today in a new millennium, that we as the people of the world all share together what have we learned thus far through the years.
Oh sure our history books are filed with what we have experienced, accomplished, and overcome.
"Human history begins with man's act of disobedience which is at the very same time the beginning of his freedom and development of his reason." Erich Fromm
Erich Fromm
We have evolved through the centuries "by learning" as we tried to conquer the arts of civilization. We fought in many wars in our never-ending quest for domination, freedom and peace on earth; many have died with questions that were unanswerable.
Yet history keeps repeating itself it seems as though we never learn through the mistakes we made on our journey through this life. Will we ever learn how to live as a civilized people?
Peace is the goal of the entire human race with the exception of those whom are intent on destroying the dreams of peace and harmony and replacing them with chaotic schemes of annihilation the evil that lurks within.
Here in America we are committed to fighting terrorism, tyranny and oppression abroad. However, we must also fight domestic violence, greed and corruption amongst ourselves. For as Abraham Lincoln put it "A house divided against itself cannot stand."
Of course, Lincoln was referring to the division of the north and south on the issue of slavery. Only today, in America as we divide ourselves as a people on so many diverse issues from political to religious to industrial and business we find all these factors dividing us as a nation however, our constitution unites us in a common bond through our laws.
Freedom has many interpretations and to some of us here in America freedom is still a distant dream. For true freedom comes when we as the people of the world live together in peace and harmony amongst ourselves and work and play side by side.
"All religions, arts and sciences are branches of the same tree. All these aspirations are directed toward ennobling man's life, lifting it from the sphere of mere physical existence and leading the individual towards freedom." Albert Einstein
We will know in our hearts as well as in our minds when true freedom is upon us. For freedom is more than doing as one pleases, i.e. living for the pleasures in life. We are as human beings a part of creation living beyond the confines of our natural world.
As we evolved (not referring to the evolutionary theory) i.e. progressed through the centuries learning from trial and error also through experience.
We have triumphed over major epidemics from our research in cures for diseases. We have discovered medicines and vaccines to cure illnesses.
Imagine putting our talents towards improving all aspects of our living conditions. We would not only find cures to various illnesses but we could rebuild our infrastructure to meet the challenges of today as well as tomorrow.
When we as a people live by our natural inborn abilities rather than our crude nature then we can discover ourselves. Forced to toil at many unskilled jobs many of our gifted citizens do not have the means of acquiring a position in the field of their expertise.
Yes, even here in America money leads us beyond our capabilities for money still rules our lives. The Bible states that "the love" of money (not money but rather the LOVE OF MONEY) is the root of all-evil. Imagine if the realities of this life would not keep us bogged down from following our dreams.
We as a people could contribute so much more of ourselves if we were free from the greed and corruption that still haunts our lives. If we were, free to use our human resources to solve our problems and give of ourselves.
"Freedom is to serve" Dave Tanguay
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Top-level comments on this article: (5 total)Great article. Well done.Freedom is one of those hard to define words. Everyone has the right to be free.Please log in to respond to this comment.Thank you for commenting Connor, yes you're right everyone does have the right to freedom. Only to some freedom has a whole new meaning.Please log in to respond to this comment.
Excellent article David, so true. Hard not to love money if we in fact accumulate wealth. The fact of accumulation gives us away. If we didn't love money and lived for each other more, we would naturally give our money to someone else and just keep enough for basic needs.
Thanks David................ePlease log in to respond to this comment.Thank you for commenting e, yeah money, money, money, who needs money? right big joke huh.Please log in to respond to this comment.
Very well-stated article, sir. I agree money (or the love of it) tends to make our society more dependent on the want than the need, and it also tends to dampen any creativity or yearning for freedom. I mean, who cares about freedom as long as the satellite and X-Box is running, right?Well done.Please log in to respond to this comment.and it also tends to dampen any creativity or yearning for freedom. I mean, who cares about freedom as long as the satellite and X-Box is running, right?Very true Mike, as a free society (as we know freedom today) we lose our own sense of true freedom. I mean everyone is different we all follow to the beat of our own drum.But in today's society we must conform to society's standards. We are not truly free to follow our creative and natural talents.Please log in to respond to this comment.
Wonderful insights and a good inherent challenge! MarijoPlease log in to respond to this comment.Thank you Marijo, I'm glad you liked it.Please log in to respond to this comment.
hi david,this was a good article, and makes me think about our freedomand what we are really free of? and who's idea of freedom are we following?thanks for sharing,my best to you,suePlease log in to respond to this comment.Yes Susan when the framers put together the constitution we were living in a different world, where freedom had a whole different meaning.Please log in to respond to this comment.
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