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431. The True Stories That Drive Spiritual Growth | Bishop Barron
The Jordan B. Peterson Podcast
Being Possessed by Power and Hedonism
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The proposition of being able to do whatever one wants leads to the notion of being possessed either by the highest or lowest, with the possibility of being controlled by power or hedonism. The fragmentation of the self can be seen through the exploration of sex by Freud and power by Nietzsche. The concept of divinity can encompass hedonic pleasure and power, which can lead individuals to be possessed by these desires. Saying 'I want' indicates being possessed by a spirit, such as vengeful anger. This possession is not a conflict between the self and God but a competition between idols that should be properly subordinated. The pretentious intellect is highlighted as a powerful force likely to foment rebellion against God.
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