What kinds of characteristics would a primitive spiritual leader need to have?
On March - 15 - 2010
For instance, I assume that a spiritual leader in a tribe, must have had to have a lot of passion and be loud and convincing in order for others in the tribe to listen to him. What other characteristics would have been beneficial for a spiritual leader have? I bring it up, because I think perhaps our diverging lifestyles perhaps affects the way we experience spirituality. A close-knit tribal society would have been much more apt to develop a strong connection with their spiritual leaders than people do today. What do you think?
Sociopathic, definitely sociopathic. To be able to invent some crazy religious stuff with the soul intention of manipulating other people takes a really cold, dispassionate and pragmatic son of bi**h.
dead fundie Says:
A lighter.
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Posted on March 15th, 2010 at 7:57 am
ungodly Says:
Belief in superstition. That which could never be proven.
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Posted on March 15th, 2010 at 8:04 am
RogerRoger Says:
So you’re assuming that there are no actual spiritual forces at work here.
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Posted on March 15th, 2010 at 8:27 am
nick c Says:
lots and lots of weed
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Posted on March 15th, 2010 at 9:06 am
WOOF WOOF Says:
A primitive priest or shaman would gain considerable power by exercising his or her ability to predict future events or heal sick persons. Some cultures believe that powerful priests are those who have crossed eyes.
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Posted on March 15th, 2010 at 9:47 am
Reoriented Says:
You should never equate loud with convincing. He merely needs charm, a touch of wisdom and an ability to protect the people from bad, as a mother protects her children.
The primitive skill of connecting to spiritual leaders is still strong in modern society. Just alot more people and alot of social groups for one person. A tribe is all to the individual, much simpler.
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Posted on March 15th, 2010 at 10:08 am
The Former Preacher Says:
the ability to imbibe large quantities of alcohol, and make up stuff in a drunken ramble.
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Posted on March 15th, 2010 at 10:15 am
Desiree Says:
Sociopathic, definitely sociopathic. To be able to invent some crazy religious stuff with the soul intention of manipulating other people takes a really cold, dispassionate and pragmatic son of bi**h.
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Posted on March 15th, 2010 at 10:35 am
Indra kumar Says:
Dear,
Spirituality is nothing to with your lifestyle, it only needs practice and your dedication. First you should decide at what peak you want to go in the path of spirituality.
Let me tell you one think very friendly that sweetness of the juice depends on how much sugar you add to it and how much sugar your body can digest. So once you know the formula thats your style/type of juice. And only by practice you can increase or decrease amount of sugar and can enjoy the real taste of it.
On the other hand your lifestyle will automatically get changed once you proceed further in this holy path.
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Posted on March 15th, 2010 at 11:20 am