#57 - HOW Dropping Religious Labels Will Help Us Solve Everyone's Problems

Is this whole discussion about religious labels a low priority or just a waste of time? In the context of all the issues people face, how can this even be relevant? Well that's what this episode is about, because in fact there is very deep connection between the way we see and possibly constrain ourselves and others on the one hand, and our collective ability to understand reality and collaboratively develop constructive solutions on the other. I go as far as to say that the rigid, contemporary label and identity based obsession is a type of idolatry that has led us to desecrate the prophetic legacy rather than honour, renew and uphold it. (0:00) Banter(1:32) The identity discussion is critical(12:24) Labels hinder universal concern(23:12) No need for addition after subtraction(28:33) Practical benefits of zero identity(39:33) Realising universal principles in context(49:49) Local vs absolute ideals & "Who decides?"(1:01:26) Course correction is ultimately inevitable(1:09:12) Labels cause bigotry & division(1:16:27) Do I have inferiority complex?(1:19:20) Did everyone miss this for 1400 years?(1:22:16) Is another label or category unavoidable?(1:27:03) Revisiting beliefs, salvation & idolatry (1:42:40) Outstanding matters