The concept of ownership is rather big, so to narrow it down, I'm not speaking about owning something that someone made and we bought, that's more of a mutual exchange.
But I wonder about the ownership the earth, of countries, of land and sea. What was it that led humans to claim ownership of this earth that we and many other animals and plants share. Did humans ever have that right? or did they make it a right or a rule?
But then, perhaps more relevant on a spiritual forum, are humans doing the same thing with truth or esoteric knowledge? It seems that the world is full of people putting their flags of belief on a single truth and claiming that they own that truth = that the truth is the colour of their flag.
But with ownership comes the fear of loss, and like the many wars over territory, whether that be the wars of countries or neighbours warring over the garden fence, such battles lead to walls being put up to shut others out, or to attempt to control others thoughts and beliefs through preaching or claiming greatness or masterdom, or to verbal or physical battles.
I guess people don't look at what they're doing, or don't see it. But when I look, it seems ludicrous that any person on this earth can dream of owning the earth, the universe or the truth.
But I wonder about the ownership the earth, of countries, of land and sea. What was it that led humans to claim ownership of this earth that we and many other animals and plants share. Did humans ever have that right? or did they make it a right or a rule?
But then, perhaps more relevant on a spiritual forum, are humans doing the same thing with truth or esoteric knowledge? It seems that the world is full of people putting their flags of belief on a single truth and claiming that they own that truth = that the truth is the colour of their flag.
But with ownership comes the fear of loss, and like the many wars over territory, whether that be the wars of countries or neighbours warring over the garden fence, such battles lead to walls being put up to shut others out, or to attempt to control others thoughts and beliefs through preaching or claiming greatness or masterdom, or to verbal or physical battles.
I guess people don't look at what they're doing, or don't see it. But when I look, it seems ludicrous that any person on this earth can dream of owning the earth, the universe or the truth.