SELF-REALIZATION ETHICS

This topic represents the last in my series of moral and ethical thought, which has molded the contemporary culture in which we live.

The philosophy of self-realization proclaims divinity as part of the self. Its commandments declare: feel and realize thy divine nature; thou art the master of your destiny; have a new angle of vision; arm yourself with discrimination, cheerfulness, discernment, alacrity and an understanding spirit. Anyone remember Erhard Seminars Training (EST) in the 1970’s and 1980’s? Self-realization promises: a glorious brilliant future is awaiting you; let the past be buried; you can work miracles; you can do wonders; do not give up hope; you can destroy the harmful effects of unfavorable planets through your will-force; you can command the elements and the nature; you can neutralize the effect of evil influences and the antagonistic dark forces that may operate against you; destiny is your own creation; you have created your destiny through thought and actions; even if there is an evil or a dark antagonistic force to attack you, you can diminish its force by resolutely denying the existence of evil or turning your mind away from it. Did you happen to notice this pervasive theme in the Star Wars film series? Yes, George Lucas realized his “Divine Nature” a long time ago, in a galaxy far, far away.

Self-realization teaches that there is no such thing as sin. Sin is only a mistake. Sin is a mental creation. The baby-soul must commit some mistakes during the process of evolution; mistakes are the best teachers! OK, let me see..., "Teachers are good; mistakes are teachers; therefore, mistakes are good!?!" "Russian roulette is a mistake; mistakes are good; let’s play Russian roulette. Bam!!! That will teach me!"

To attain self-realization, one must rely on self only; destroy the inferiority complex, draw power, courage, strength from within, and lead a life of non-attachment. This ambition offers the diametric objective of what Jesus Christ wants for his children. Accordingly, stop worrying about your crummy self-esteem!

This fatuous philosophy of ethics completely eludes rational thought, the reality of life, and most importantly, God’s obvious truths. It only deserves mention in that it is the conglomeration of humanist subjectiveness, and has captured many lost souls in an expanding realm of “New Age” ethics and religion.