Parallax Sweeny vs Bard #61 - With Max Borders - The Grey Robes vs The Zufists
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Apr 21, 2024 Max Borders, author and advocate for open-source law, discusses spirituality, activism, and the Grey Tribe with Sweeny and Bard. They explore the role of soldier monks in preserving knowledge, the intersection of gender and spirituality, and the deep connection between spirituality and sexuality.
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Spiritual Guidance from an Atheist
- Max Borders learned that people turned to him for spiritual guidance despite his atheist past.
- This revealed a need for ordered spirituality in chaotic modern times.
From Political to Spiritual Activism
- Alexander Bard sees a shift from political to spiritual activism due to technological revolution.
- He argues revolution is impossible; attraction and spirituality are the new modes of engagement.
Monotheism Births Philosophy
- Monotheism historically marks the birth of philosophy, simplifying polytheism to a single absolute.
- Religion and philosophy intertwine as philosophy disqualifies supernatural elements of religion.