Been Talking Down to another group lately?
Almost everything about us as individuals was determined for us before we were born. The particular combination of genes we inherited from our ancestors were activated by our master genes and our mother’s hormones shortly before birth. All of our physical traits and emotional behaviors are determined by these genes. Nurturing and training by our families and community teach us which behaviors are socially acceptable and which are not.
Scientists tell us that human tendencies toward criminality, spirituality, sex drive, aggressiveness toward others, general intelligence, and all other tendencies are dependent on these gene combinations. Also, self-pity and other excuses for individual failures are largely dependent on which variation of “woe is me” gene combinations one inherits. Of course, like all other genetic variations, their frequencies in the population vary from one group to another. In my opinion, victim-hood, as opposed to self-empowerment, is more prominent in some population groups than others, and therefore, these groups are sometimes erroneously perceived by other groups to be inferior. Likewise, groups having fewer members with “woe is me” genes are frequently accused of being arrogant and “acting” like their group was superior to others. These group tendencies are easily spread and reinforced within each group by customs and religious beliefs that promote these tendencies.
There can be no doubt that the Bible’s assertion that Jews are God’s chosen people, written of course by Jews, is highly resented by other people with different beliefs. These deep-seated resentments foster human conflicts that can sometimes be postponed but never eliminated. Contrary to what is publicly stated by most members within each group, most derive powerful psychological comfort from having these particular feelings toward others, which makes it easy for some leaders with other ambitions to exploit. The emotions of hate and revenge are powerful motivators and the only hope for controlling them is to try to understand them. Read Settled Science to learn how our genes are programmed to make us who and what we are.
Last update : 18-08-2008 13:34
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