The spiritual heritage
Posted: Sat Nov 19, 2005 3:17 pm
The recent conflict between the two opposing factions have caused me to sit and meditate upon it's meaning
The premises for this line of thinking is as follows:
Ma-Duk is a god, Jena is a godess. And both wishes followers who serves them faithfully.
The question that needs an answer is: Who created the homins?
My life here on Atys hasn't made me think there exists more than one creator. This line of reasoning stems from the fact that all homins are being treated equal in all matters in regards to the planet itself and by it's creatures.
We have no wisdom handed down from our ancestors that can finally settle the dispute between the followers of either faction. It may happen that we will discover such knowledge, but until that happens...
If we take the Kami and the Karavan at face value; can you say beyond a doubt that either side presents the creator? It is nonetheless a fact that they represent Ma-Duk and Jena.
This creates a duality in our minds and societies. And gives an opportunity for us to have opposing views. This duality seems to be of a natural order - just like the natural balance between herbivores and carnivores.
But let us not loose sight of the heart of the matter. If all homins were created equal, with different special abilities - then we should continue to have respect for each other. For the creator did not give any of us supremacy over the other.
I am a Zoraï, and ought to outdo any Tryker in physical power, but it is not so. Because a Tryker is my equal in any respect.
Zoraï's are known to be far more interested in the spiritual aspects of life, and perhaps it is only fitting that I raise this subject.
I encourage you all to listen to your heart. For I am sure you do have friends all over Atys.
So let the warriors do battle and hunt, and let the healers protect life. This seems to be in accord with the creators intentions. But do not deny friendship with members of the opposing faction. In the end we are all individuals struggling to do our part in the grand scheme of things.
I will let each of you decide for yourself what comes first, duty or friendship.
Karm
G SotAW - Guardian, Seeker of the Ancient Wisdom
edit (guess I should have put this under RP, to avoid misunderstanding. perhaps some moderator will do this for me? thanks)
The premises for this line of thinking is as follows:
Ma-Duk is a god, Jena is a godess. And both wishes followers who serves them faithfully.
The question that needs an answer is: Who created the homins?
My life here on Atys hasn't made me think there exists more than one creator. This line of reasoning stems from the fact that all homins are being treated equal in all matters in regards to the planet itself and by it's creatures.
We have no wisdom handed down from our ancestors that can finally settle the dispute between the followers of either faction. It may happen that we will discover such knowledge, but until that happens...
If we take the Kami and the Karavan at face value; can you say beyond a doubt that either side presents the creator? It is nonetheless a fact that they represent Ma-Duk and Jena.
This creates a duality in our minds and societies. And gives an opportunity for us to have opposing views. This duality seems to be of a natural order - just like the natural balance between herbivores and carnivores.
But let us not loose sight of the heart of the matter. If all homins were created equal, with different special abilities - then we should continue to have respect for each other. For the creator did not give any of us supremacy over the other.
I am a Zoraï, and ought to outdo any Tryker in physical power, but it is not so. Because a Tryker is my equal in any respect.
Zoraï's are known to be far more interested in the spiritual aspects of life, and perhaps it is only fitting that I raise this subject.
I encourage you all to listen to your heart. For I am sure you do have friends all over Atys.
So let the warriors do battle and hunt, and let the healers protect life. This seems to be in accord with the creators intentions. But do not deny friendship with members of the opposing faction. In the end we are all individuals struggling to do our part in the grand scheme of things.
I will let each of you decide for yourself what comes first, duty or friendship.
Karm
G SotAW - Guardian, Seeker of the Ancient Wisdom
edit (guess I should have put this under RP, to avoid misunderstanding. perhaps some moderator will do this for me? thanks)