Showing posts with label Western religion. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Western religion. Show all posts

Saturday, February 8, 2014

We Behave Based on What we Believe



In my last post I talked about western belief systems. This post will remind us that these systems are responsible for our day to day behaviors. Yet, I have not forgotten the entrepreneur who needs a solid basis to begin on. But how can anyone begin on a solid footing if our beliefs are tainted by half-truths and mis-truths? We understand who we are as we understand who we are spiritually.

A entrepreneur can obtain solid footing with the proper mobility and resources. Mobility to move within different levels of society and resources to cultivate and create as needed for the community. The New York Times provides ten reasons why businesses fail.  However what I refer to is a need for a mental fortitude instilled through balance and a proper spiritual reflection of oneself. The ten reasons the above article cites comes after a untainted spiritual understanding.

As I look at my own life and talk with people, it is becoming clear that our religions do not have balanced outlets for us to internalize what is happening externally to us. More of us should be able to become successful entrepreneurs. So, why is it that with our intelligence and abilities we are not more successful? Is it because of internal inaptitude or external manipulation? Is a black or African consciousness any less than any other belief system? Why can’t you make the next move? Is it because of what you believe or what you have been told?



Thursday, February 6, 2014

What About Those Western Religions?

Olodumare and Lemanja
by Mikaelquite

As I continue on this journey of entrepreneurship, it is important that each entrepreneur know thier self worth. What is your potential? Is the sky truly the limit? On what do you base such an assumption? If you live in America, all our images and information are confusing. Our leaders tell us the economy is getting better, but nobody mentions poverty. Is poverty a curse word? We look at ourselves and we see limitations. Yet, our churches tell us we are made in the image of God.


Our western religions tells us we are made in the image of God, but I am a black man in America. How do I measure myself in the image of the God I have been shown? According to western religions all African religious systems are inferior to western religions. We have been shown and told African practices follow paganism, heathenism, etc.... So how do I develop a healthy image of myself, so that I can truly become independent and on many different levels (balance)? My suggestion, we must take a closer look at African origins of the major "Western Religions." Above is an artist  interpretation of Olodumare the God of the Yoruba people. How does this image make you feel? In comparision to the images of a white God, many have been conditioned to believe?