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 |
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 |
CornerTalker. “Beowulf's World.” YouTube.
Dec 10, 2018. https://youtu.be/WchODnNwSnY (5:18).