Beowulf Notes

Our World	World of Beowulf
Civilization continues to rise …but it is threatened by economy, terrorism, etc.	Civilization has fallen The barbarians have overthrown Rome, ruins are all around them.
What is New is good The newest products have the best technology. The old is falling apart (our technology doesn’t last long).	What is Old is good.  The only paved roads are old Roman roads. Currently made swords and armor can’t match those of the ancients – they must be handed down.
We hope for the future. We expect tomorrow’s technology to be better than today’s.	They mourned for the past. They saw all around them the ruins of a high civilization.
War occurs between minds which differ from each other. Communism vs. Capitalism West vs. Islam Race vs. race	War is between identical minds. Each is a proud warrior that admires in his enemy the highest traits of the warrior.  He even identifies with them.
The solution is non-military. Pass resolutions at the UN Engage in non-violent protests	A strong military is necessary. The warrior is necessary because in the absence of civilization, life is a very dangerous place.
Devaluation of the military hero Many modern minds look down on the military.	Admiration for the military hero All men are warriors except slaves. To defend the culture is the highest good. “Those without swords can still die upon them.”
Those critical of our culture are highly respected.	Those critical of the culture are probably traitors.
ABUNDANCE	SCARCITY