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Timebinder, v. 1, Issue 2, 1945
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III - 1 The glory of man is not seen in optimism but only in an honest viewing of all aspects of history and life and an appreciation of what happens "in spite of". ((I agree, but after that careful appraisal I found what to me was plenty of cause for optimism for man's future. -- EEE)). 2 Use of man's powers is not necessarily to be desired, unless man can learn to use them for the benefit of all men. The misuse of powers may be worse than failure to achieve their use at all. 4 We all need such a philosophy and we need to keep alert to modify this as we mature and have new experiences and new insights. 5 If we look at all of history and living objectively, we see as you did, the inevitable results of certain situations which become causes for inevitable effects. We must see that there are two forces (at least) that are striving for dominance in the world and we can never be sure which one is influencing a particular situation. The Church was not entirely wrong in setting up gods and devils or demons as they are in some religions. We need to recognize both forces and to make our choices accordingly. IV - 2 True that there is such a group, but they are small and not organized, they are easily misled by wrongly interpreting actions of the 'evil' forces and need to be constantly alert and energetic. 5 They have also made men their servants rather than being a servant to men. 6 Mass educational systems may have lsot some of the real values of education which you envision and which may have existed before there was universal education. We must learn how to have both. V - 1 Material inventions and discoveries are not as important to me as signs of advance as are discoveries in personal relationships and attempts at mutual aid. 4 Civilization's advance has been to a great extent at the expense of innocent people. It is worth such a price? ((I don't get this, Ginia. Naturally the innocent get hurt in mass wars, etc., but haven't the great movement lifted them higher each time? It is my conclusion that they have. -- EEE)). VI - 2 True, including England. 4 Would you give social equality to all races? ((Yes, emphatically, to all races; but to individuals only as they themselves merit it, no matter what their race 28
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III - 1 The glory of man is not seen in optimism but only in an honest viewing of all aspects of history and life and an appreciation of what happens "in spite of". ((I agree, but after that careful appraisal I found what to me was plenty of cause for optimism for man's future. -- EEE)). 2 Use of man's powers is not necessarily to be desired, unless man can learn to use them for the benefit of all men. The misuse of powers may be worse than failure to achieve their use at all. 4 We all need such a philosophy and we need to keep alert to modify this as we mature and have new experiences and new insights. 5 If we look at all of history and living objectively, we see as you did, the inevitable results of certain situations which become causes for inevitable effects. We must see that there are two forces (at least) that are striving for dominance in the world and we can never be sure which one is influencing a particular situation. The Church was not entirely wrong in setting up gods and devils or demons as they are in some religions. We need to recognize both forces and to make our choices accordingly. IV - 2 True that there is such a group, but they are small and not organized, they are easily misled by wrongly interpreting actions of the 'evil' forces and need to be constantly alert and energetic. 5 They have also made men their servants rather than being a servant to men. 6 Mass educational systems may have lsot some of the real values of education which you envision and which may have existed before there was universal education. We must learn how to have both. V - 1 Material inventions and discoveries are not as important to me as signs of advance as are discoveries in personal relationships and attempts at mutual aid. 4 Civilization's advance has been to a great extent at the expense of innocent people. It is worth such a price? ((I don't get this, Ginia. Naturally the innocent get hurt in mass wars, etc., but haven't the great movement lifted them higher each time? It is my conclusion that they have. -- EEE)). VI - 2 True, including England. 4 Would you give social equality to all races? ((Yes, emphatically, to all races; but to individuals only as they themselves merit it, no matter what their race 28
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