I always have liked cultural diversity. I like to see how different people live their lives. However, many cultures around the globe are facing extinction; a language disappears every 2 weeks. If we don't do something now, soon, there will only be few main cultures existing, which is bad. Cultures are what define us as people, and we can't afford losing them.
Indigenous people have lived on their territories and have the same kind of life styles for thousands of years already. They may not have impressive technology like us, but many of them certainly have better spiritual lives and have made profound spiritual discoveries. They have the hearts to treat enemies nicely, that's something many of us won't be able to achieve. They know how to treat nature with respect and live with dignity. They don't destroy nature just because of their own benefits.
I'm not saying indigenous people are better than us, we're just different. We have made many great technological and scientific discoveries in our history. We have more complicated lives in a physical way. We have so much stuff going on in our daily lives. What I'm trying to say is that indigenous people have the right to exist and we should try our best to save endangered cultures.
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We were asked in class if we would live with a particular group of indigenous people for a year. My answer right now is no. I would love to live with some of them for a while but not a year. I have lived my entire life in city. I am part of the technology world already. Maybe I'll change my mind when I grow older and become more mature. To be honest, I can't take that right now. Nonetheless, if I do change my mind, I will to use the opportunity to better my spiritual life.
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I agree with you Justin. We are just different. For the last part, I would love to go out there and live with some indigenous people or even by myself. We only know some part of this world and I really want to go outside and define myself by learning different ways of living.
I might not agree, but I do think your decision to wait, in regards to the 'live with indigenous people for a year' thing, is already a really mature decision. I mean, you know yourself well enough to know that you aren't ready for such a step.
I really agree with the part that says cultures are what defines us as people, and we can't afford to loss them. It makes me think of all the ancient civilizations, it's really a pity to not see them with us now
Justin - I appreciate your honesty, and your ability to say that no one culture is better than another. I think one part of "our" culture is always trying to look for "the best" way to live. You are right, there is no best way. You are also correct that all cultures have the right to pursue their own ways. Again I ask, what can "we" do to help make the world a place where this right can be fulfilled by everyone?
I agree, Justin: I am not sure if I could live with them for a year, either.
Your musings are thoughtful, and it is neat to hear what you think about global diversity and the need for cultures to try and understand each other--especially before more of them vanish.
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