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post your thoughts.
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In raw nature: Yes.
In a civilised society: No.
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My favorite quote about strength... "There is no greater strength than gentleness."
If gentle people are the strongest, no way will anyone be feeding off of anyone else.
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Quote:
That is lovely, Feathers, and so true. ![]()
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Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.
Blessed are those who mourn, for they will be comforted. Blessed are the meek, for they will inherit the earth. Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they will be filled. Blessed are the merciful, for they will be shown mercy. Blessed are the pure in heart, for they will see God. Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called sons of God. Blessed are those who are persecuted because of righteousness, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. Blessed are you when people insult you, persecute you and falsely say all kinds of evil against you because of me. Rejoice and be glad, because great is your reward in heaven, for in the same way they persecuted the prophets who were before you.
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Not necessarily in nature, NetDoc. Remember, the Russians came up with a parallel theory to natural selection that focused on cooperation between members of the same species. It has been seen in some species.
Even in civilized society, however, the weak feed the strong. Ever heard of wage slavery? The global population of the poor can attest to the strong feeding off of them.
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Druidus,
I guess it depends on what your goals are. If your goals are to earn as much money as you possibly can then sure. If your goal is to LOVE as much as you can, then no. Matthew 20:25 Jesus called them together and said, "You know that the rulers of the Gentiles lord it over them, and their high officials exercise authority over them. 26 Not so with you. Instead, whoever wants to become great among you must be your servant, 27 and whoever wants to be first must be your slave-- 28 just as the Son of Man did not come to be served, but to serve, and to give his life as a ransom for many."
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Yes, but if you look at the priorities of any being you see that love comes above safety:
![]() To be safe, you will need money, in human society. Thus, it is important to gain money, to be secure in meeting your physiological needs, therefore allowing yourself to work on love and belongingness needs.
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Who is Maslow, and why should I believe him??? I'll leave the pyramids to the Pharoahs.
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