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The Birth of the Spiritual Heretic P2: Exploring the function of Conspiracy Theories
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In this episode of "The Spiritual Heretic," Glenn and Josh dive deep into the concept of conspiracy theories and their significant role in human society. This conversation explores how these theories are not just isolated to specific groups like Mormons but are a universal human experience. They discuss the intricate battles for ideological supremacy and how different narratives compete for control over human behavior and thought.
The hosts start by discussing the idea that humans are in a constant struggle for defining and controlling societal norms and behaviors, using the metaphor of a jungle to illustrate the chaotic nature of these battles. The conversation shifts to the concept of "frequency wars," introduced by Wendy Kennedy and the Pleiadians, which describes the ideological wars being fought to control human thought through fear and manipulation.
They explore how creating a sense of heresy helps in maintaining community boundaries and reinforcing social truths, making it taboo to question certain ideas. Glenn shares his recent experiences with conspiracy theories that have made him rethink his dismissive attitude towards them. They discuss the importance of psychoanalysis in understanding the structure and function of these theories.
The hosts critically examine how established dogmas use tactics like labeling dissenters as conspiracy theorists or heretics to prevent scrutiny and maintain control. They discuss the importance of community in human survival, along with the ways communities establish in-group and out-group dynamics through shared stories and rituals.
Glenn recounts his experience with RFK Jr.'s controversial views on vaccines, discussing the strong reactions from people when questioning accepted narratives. They critique the modern education system, suggesting it is designed to create obedient workers rather than free thinkers.
The episode concludes with a discussion on how to critically examine modern narratives, the role of heresy in questioning established truths, and the importance of treating others with inherent dignity despite disagreements. Join the discussion on our Facebook page or Twitter and share your thoughts on how conspiracy theories and dogmas have influenced your perspectives. Subscribe to "The Spiritual Heretic" on your favorite podcast platform for more thought-provoking conversations.
Quotes: "Humans are in huge propaganda mind control battles with each other to define and control the course of human economy." "Creating heresy within a community takes a social truth and makes it a sin to question it." "If science puts itself outside of critique, we no longer have science; we have scientism, a faith-based structure in established dogma." "The majority of people want loving, free-thinking, capable, intelligent people."
Tags: #ConspiracyTheories #IdeologicalSupremacy #Heresy #Community #PublicEducation #RFKJr #CriticalThinking #Dogma #TheSpiritualHeretic #Podcast
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