Sunday, September 12, 2010

My thoughts on the subject

9-11 started with fear and resulted in fear. It was a violent and horrific fundamentalist response to the fearful sensations of a changing world. The response? An increase in fundamentalism in our own country. That just breaks my heart.

Fear is the spark that ignites fundamentalism of every flavor.

It minimizes internal reflection and correction. It isolates us from any true connection with others because people are taught to apply rules harshly. It requires strict obedience or else. It cuts off any growth.

It glorifies simplistic moral reasoning.

It is the absolute opposite of love.