Page 209 - Wholeness
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We need to spread kindness and love for people. Thinking that
evil is inherent in life should be dismissed. Misconceived religions
serve to divide the whole. There are parts of the world where
there is hatred among those who are not equal. All these flaws
should be analyzed in order to find a way to build trust among
people.
People started to unite when they realized they were stronger
together. The tribal community was created by several families.
Tribal communities were polygamous and loyalty towards the
tribe was strongly expressed. Eventually, tribal communities
expanded and grew into settlements and larger territories,
creating conditions for states. In such expanded communities
with many people there was a need for marital communities that
create their offspring. One of the many reasons for creating a
family or marriage between a man and a woman was security or
protection from other people. Nuptial love became the pillar that
supported marriage. When children were born, love was
extended to the other members of the family. Love is the product
of safety, habit, blood relationship, inherited or acquired property,
tradition and other elements.
People have different attitude towards marriage and different
expectations. Some get married for existential reasons, some
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