Vision For The Future Of The Great Traditions: More Inclusive, More Comprehensive

The Religion of Tomorrow: A Vision for the Future of the Great Traditions - More Inclusive, More Comprehensive, More Complete

by Ken Wilber

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The great traditions of the world are facing a crisis. They are becoming increasingly exclusive and narrow-minded, and they are losing their relevance to the lives of ordinary people. This is a serious problem, because the great traditions have a lot to offer us. They can provide us with a sense of meaning and purpose, they can help us to understand the world around us, and they can inspire us to live better lives.

In this book, I argue that the great traditions must become more inclusive and comprehensive if they are to remain relevant and meaningful in the 21st century. I draw on a wide range of sources, including history, philosophy, and theology, to make the case for a more open and expansive approach to tradition.

I begin by examining the history of the great traditions. I show that they have always been in a state of flux, and that they have constantly adapted to changing circumstances. This is a healthy and necessary process, because it allows the traditions to remain relevant to the needs of the people who follow them.

However, I also argue that the great traditions have become too exclusive and narrow-minded in recent years. This is due in part to the rise of fundamentalism, which has led to a hardening of attitudes and a rejection of new ideas. It is also due to the fact that the traditions have become increasingly institutionalized, which has made them less responsive to the needs of ordinary people.

I believe that the great traditions can overcome these challenges and become more inclusive and comprehensive. This will require a change in mindset, a willingness to embrace new ideas, and a commitment to serving the needs of all people. I am confident that the traditions can make this change, and that they will continue to play a vital role in the lives of people around the world.

The Case for Inclusion

There are many reasons why the great traditions must become more inclusive. First, the world is becoming increasingly diverse. People from all over the world are coming into contact with each other, and they are bringing their own unique beliefs and practices with them. The great traditions must be able to accommodate this diversity if they are to remain relevant.

Second, people are becoming increasingly individualistic. They are less likely to accept the authority of tradition, and they are more likely to want to choose their own beliefs and practices. The great traditions must be able to respect this individuality if they are to appeal to people in the 21st century.

Third, the great traditions have a lot to offer the world. They can provide people with a sense of meaning and purpose, they can help them to understand the world around them, and they can inspire them to live better lives. However, the traditions can only offer these benefits if they are open to everyone.

The Case for Comprehensiveness

In addition to being more inclusive, the great traditions must also become more comprehensive. This means that they must be able to address the full range of human experience. The traditions must be able to speak to people's hopes and fears, their joys and sorrows, their strengths and weaknesses. They must be able to provide guidance for all aspects of life, from the personal to the political.

The great traditions have traditionally been very good at addressing certain aspects of human experience. For example, they have been very good at providing people with a sense of meaning and purpose, and they have been very good at helping people to understand the world around them. However, the traditions have not always been as good at addressing other aspects of human experience, such as people's hopes and fears, their joys and sorrows, and their strengths and weaknesses.

I believe that the great traditions can become more comprehensive by drawing on a wider range of sources. For example, they can draw on the insights of psychology, sociology, and anthropology to better understand the human condition. They can also draw on the wisdom of other traditions, such as the Eastern traditions and the indigenous traditions. By drawing on a wider range of sources, the great traditions can become more comprehensive and more relevant to the lives of ordinary people.

The great traditions of the world are facing a crisis. They are becoming increasingly exclusive and narrow-minded, and they are losing their relevance to the lives of ordinary people. This is a serious problem, because the great traditions have a lot to offer us. They can provide us with a sense of meaning and purpose, they can help us to understand the world around us, and they can inspire us to live better lives.

In this book, I have argued that the great traditions must become more inclusive and comprehensive if they are to remain relevant and meaningful in the 21st century. I have drawn on a wide range of sources, including history, philosophy, and theology, to make the case for a more open and expansive approach to tradition.

I believe that the great traditions can overcome these challenges and become more inclusive and comprehensive. This will require a change in mindset, a willingness to embrace new ideas, and a commitment to serving the needs of all people. I am confident that the traditions can make this change, and that they will continue to play a vital role in the lives of people around the world.

The Religion of Tomorrow: A Vision for the Future of the Great Traditions - More Inclusive, More Comprehensive, More Complete

by Ken Wilber

4.2 out of 5

Language	:	English
File size	:	8397 KB
Text-to-Speech	:	Enabled
Screen Reader	:	Supported
Enhanced typesetting	:	Enabled
X-Ray	:	Enabled
Word Wise	:	Enabled
Print length	:	811 pages

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