Quote:And yet, when a person is in the circumstance of near constantly attending to the need to feed, clothe, and shelter themselves, there is little opportunity for spiritual contemplation, of any sort. The mind is, of necessity, fixated on space and time and thus is not free to contemplate metaphysical things.
Quote:The person would be spending their time dealing with stresses and concerns of a survival nature (food, shelter, safety), which are of a lower vibration and focused on self.
This is where my real world experience disagrees with you. Christian is from the Congo, which could be considered one of the 'worst' places on earth right now. At nearly 10 years old he was separated from all family, and had to fend for himself for a few years. In his early teens, he was taken into a Ugandan church family. Through all those trials, his spirit and morality is so pure. I look up to him in these ways; he truly strives to always do the right and loving thing in everything he does. And to your point, Christian barely stands over 5 feet tall (probably due to malnutrition) and has had to have several surgeries to deal with congenital issues. He is one who you speak of, and his light is very bright (to myself).
Metaphysical knowledge is not required in what we speak of. For all we know, it is yet another unneeded distortion to our lessons...
Quote:You mention the kids... I say yes, what about the kids? What about the children who are abducted by other human beings on a daily basis, and used for God knows what, including being sold into sexual slavery? And what about those of humanity that are paying money for use of these sex slaves? Not to mention the ones who rape little kids for free.
I would propose a possibility in this case. Let's say these atrocities are meant to happen for karmic purposes. Wouldn't it make sense from a higher self perspective to give those in those learnings the very best environment surrounding their lesson? I'm not trying to lessen the effect of the suffering; I understand it is terrible and I don't wish it to happen. But in support of my greater point, maybe the spiritual strength of the 'third world' is to support those who are really working through their karma and catalyst in a real sense....
Just an idea anyways
