Orias
Left Hand Path
It doesn't really matter what direction. What is important is that the knowledge is out there. WE all choose our direction toward discovery. Granted, those pointing might be pointing at nothing but it's up to each of us what we choose to learn. This world would never work right if people weren't allowed to share that which is special about themselves. Everybody wants to rule the world is mankind's greatest problem. Freedom makes everything advance much faster. That's why God grants everyone their freedom to choose.
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Then all I can contribute farther is that momentary gratification far outweighs these directions you speak of.
But I completely agree and understand to an extent, but sharing the Self and other accords is only tolerable by a few select group of people, and not everyone adheres to this image of "freedom" that so fondly dictates the actions and choices One makes.