Thursday, July 27, 2006
Politics of Inclusion
New deists comprise one of the largest spiritual movements in history, and--like the Christian fundamentalists of fifty years ago--are waiting in the wings for someone with political savvy and diplomatic skills to usher them into participating more effectively in a politics of inclusion.Having rejected both corrupt pragmatism and criminal opportunism for a philosophy of love over power, some may appear naive in seeking peace on earth or permanent autonomous zones where they can live out their lives in cheery festival, but their overarching need for a community of sharing is a powerful moral value. And people with strong moral convictions, once their energy is channeled into productive social activity, can affect enormous change over time.
American society presently is not supportive of such values, and rarely provides opportunities for guidance and support to those who seek a more harmonious way of life, but this is no excuse for rejecting these people out of hand just because some at times might pursue ill-considered social engagement or serve to mirror how cynical and cowardly progressive Americans have become. In the end, they're what we have to work with.
American society presently is not supportive of such values, and rarely provides opportunities for guidance and support to those who seek a more harmonious way of life, but this is no excuse for rejecting these people out of hand just because some at times might pursue ill-considered social engagement or serve to mirror how cynical and cowardly progressive Americans have become. In the end, they're what we have to work with.
