Part 12/15:
Viewing progress as a natural, inevitable process ignores the cyclical, often destructive patterns of history. True progress requires conscious effort.
- Everything is material
Natural laws and spiritual realities coexist; denying the non-material diminishes our comprehension of morality and meaning.
- There are easy answers → Life is mysterious
Complex, cyclical explanations better fit historical phenomena, reminding us that absent clear-cut solutions, humility and responsibility are paramount.
- Life has no meaning → Life is meaningful
This assumption is destructive; societies and individuals need purpose—be it spiritual, relational, or moral—to thrive.