Literary Analysis of Genesis - Conclusion

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Man is dual in nature. Every person has an innate physical and instinctual drive along with a satural spiritual drive. All individuals have their own set of ethics and morals; everyone has an inherent understanding of right and wrong. These general feelings stem from the knowlege that there is more than our physical presence on the earth; the knowlege that there is something more than our physical selves/lives. This is the root of faith. Having faith in a specific religious idea brings a tangible aspect the intangible side of inexplicable things. The Judeo-Christian Ideology is a layour f or life. These guidelines will lead humanity to unity and transcendence. The goal of this idea is to conquer one’s ego in order that his or her physical side does not rule him or her. This act strengthens the spiritual side and allows it to flourish. This brings one to unity, which both God and the rest of humanity. This can be seen repeatadly in society. In any situation, when one is drivin by selfish, malevolent desire, separation occurs. However, when one puts another before him/herself, the result is unity and transcendence. Humanity needs to stive for this unity, not the separation. When one looks for another’s flaws, it leads to separation rather than unity. The goal of a functional society is to look for similarities and treat all with unconditional love, always putting the needs of others before our own; after all, we are all our brother’s
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