Unveiled Artist
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Can/do you look up to someone today as you would/do teachers who lived in 6th BC?
What happened in approximately 2,000 years or so that we may choose or do not (for whatever reason) look up to people today as we do those written in a book or passed down by oral tradition?
I know 1980s is different than 1990s. Likewise, different mindset and technology of 1990s compared to 2020. People in the 80s would probably not fathom what we know today. People in the 60s and 70s have not yet heard of color television. However, we may look at the past with admiration and awe but not in religious worship or an idol one would base their life on. We do that with people 2,000 years ago.
What's the difference between now and then?
It is also interesting to note 1800s Bahallah was around, people worship him. That wasn't too long ago. Though the question may be the same since time difference shouldn't make a difference in who one worships and who one does not. Assumingly?
What happened in approximately 2,000 years or so that we may choose or do not (for whatever reason) look up to people today as we do those written in a book or passed down by oral tradition?
I know 1980s is different than 1990s. Likewise, different mindset and technology of 1990s compared to 2020. People in the 80s would probably not fathom what we know today. People in the 60s and 70s have not yet heard of color television. However, we may look at the past with admiration and awe but not in religious worship or an idol one would base their life on. We do that with people 2,000 years ago.
What's the difference between now and then?
It is also interesting to note 1800s Bahallah was around, people worship him. That wasn't too long ago. Though the question may be the same since time difference shouldn't make a difference in who one worships and who one does not. Assumingly?