Human imagination, by the invention of myths, has created a cosmos consonant to our preconceptions, a cosmos in which causation is passionate and is an expression of love or hate, in which there are heavenly powers to be placated by the same means that are found efficacious with earthly monarchs, in which the whole gamut of human emotions is projected upon the outer world in all its variegated confusion. We love, therefore the gods may be kind ; we hate, therefore the gods may be cruel : we wish to obey unquestionable authority, and are therefore pious; we wish to exert unquestionable authority, and therefore believe ourselves mouthpieces of God.
Source: Bertrand Russell: Are we too passive? (written in Feb. 3, 1932 and published in Mortals and Others, v.1, 1975)
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The birth of this universe is said to have occurred about 13.8 billion years ago, and Earth was formed around 4.6 billion years ago. The latest physics suggests that the 'multiverse theory' is a leading concept, but in any case, from a physics perspective, humans are seen as insignificant 'dust' in this vast universe.
While humans may accept this view intellectually, they cannot fully accept it in practice, and instead consider themselves as 'special beings.' Moreover, not only do they see humans as special, but they also believe there are hierarchies among races, ethnicities, and nations, and they act in ways that align with these beliefs and thoughts.
Donald Trump, as a Protestant who believes in the existence of God, also seems to think that he is the current ruler of this world and believes that he has the right and authority to exercise dictatorial power.
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