RE: Be like them.
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Ah, quite some interesting thoughts here. I think that it's important to have idols in our lives, because we need something to look up to and aspire towards, but at the same time we have to be careful.
I found a relatable meme a long time ago, with Che as the subject, that was something along the lines of "People never want to see this side of Che" and it shows him pointing a gun at two women just before he shot them dead. Those are the things we need to see and know in history. History is ugly; filled with winners and losers, some more brutal than others but we need to be able to see the many sides of these things.
Modern day idolization is all too common sadly, and I think it's largely because of the removal of organized religion from many people's lives. That itself has it's own issues, but having a sense of a guiding morality is really important. Instead of worshiping a religious figure like Buddha, Jesus or others, people instead idolize politicians like Trump or billionaires like Elon, Buffet and others despite the pretty crazy flaws they have themselves that should make us think twice about them.
FYI, this was my response brother: https://ecency.com/hive-126152/@beelzael/be-like-them#@atma.love/re-beelzael-2025712t103653256z
Yes, history is full of examples, and the cults around persons are nothing new. The inability of "fans" to accept anything negative about their idols is stunning though. As I wrote, is see that as a need to belong somewhere, to someone, to something, and not be alone. What do you think it comes from?
I, personally, feel more connected to people when I know their flaws. When I can accept them as they are because I know what and who they are. Idolization takes place with normal people, too. I have a very good friend, one of my best friends, who has a very distinct character - which I know, and I know exactly what I can expect and what I can't expect from him. Two other friends, though I had told them that over and over, didn't want to see his flaws. And when he acted in a way that they didn't expect, but that was completely in line with his character, they got really angry at him.
I agree that the removal of religion is an important part of that, though the age of superficiality has brought religion down as well, with many people following out of custom (going to church very Sunday) or out of coolness factor (the new-age-slaughter of Buddhism). It's just everywhere, and it's scary. Here's an article I wrote a while ago about religion, if you'd like to read more about my stance on it.
Thank you for stopping by and taking the time to read and comment, both here and my comment on Galen's post! Thought provoking :-)