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My Spiritual Evolution

Tao Lin • 679 implied HN points • 25 Aug 24
⛪ Faith & Spirituality Spiritual growth Religious Studies Cultural perspectives
  1. Materialism is a viewpoint that says only physical things exist and this idea has become quite common, often dismissing spiritual beliefs as outdated or silly.
  2. The author describes a childhood filled with fear of death, shaped by their family's materialist beliefs and a lack of spiritual discussions.
  3. After experiencing personal struggles and exploring altered states of consciousness, the author began to believe in a spiritual reality beyond physical existence.

So, Who is a Missionary Anyway?

DruGroup • 99 implied HN points • 13 Aug 24
⛪ Faith & Spirituality Christianity Global Issues Cultural perspectives Community Engagement
  1. Missionaries have a specific role that involves moving to different cultures. They are not just people living out their faith locally; they make significant sacrifices to spread the Gospel in areas that lack it.
  2. Calling everyone a missionary might make the term lose its meaning. If everyone is labeled as a missionary, it may reduce the motivation to support those who are dedicated to full-time missionary work.
  3. Proper missionary work focuses on reaching unreached people groups. This involves intentional efforts to spread the Gospel to those who have never heard it, highlighting the importance of cross-cultural missions.

Accented literature

The Leftovers • 179 implied HN points • 13 Nov 23
📚 Literature Identity Form Language Cultural perspectives
  1. Embracing your accent can be a way to authentically express your identity and communicate your true self, rather than trying to conform to a standard accent.
  2. Accented cinema, like accented literature, offers alternative perspectives that challenge mainstream norms and reflect the cultural background of the creator.
  3. Culture thrives on cross-contamination and diversity, emphasizing the beauty in differences rather than seeking purity or homogeneity.

no. 45: please duck soup responsibly

let them eat cake • 79 implied HN points • 29 Sep 21
🍲 Food & Drink Cuisine Cooking Cultural perspectives Traditional dishes
  1. Traditional dishes like kiam chye arh reflect a certain perspective on food that needs to be shared by both the cook and the diner.
  2. In the context of ethnic cuisines, the voices of the cooks are crucial for the true understanding and appreciation of the food.
  3. Certain dishes, like kiam chye arh, have an internal logic and history that can only be fully appreciated when both the cook and the diner understand and value its traditions.

Vanishing into the near future

do clouds feel vertigo? • 0 implied HN points • 17 Jun 24
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Strategy International relations Philosophy Market Dynamics Cultural perspectives
  1. Chinese strategists view the future more like music, feeling the rhythm and anticipating changes rather than trying to predict exact outcomes. This means adapting quickly to the present situation.
  2. Traditional Chinese thought emphasizes a holistic view of knowledge, where understanding is about sensing interconnections and relationships rather than focusing on isolated parts. It's about seeing the bigger picture.
  3. The concept of 'vanishing into things' encourages letting go of rigid perspectives. By flowing with circumstances and understanding subtle cues, one can navigate challenges more effectively.
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