LIFE

I don't think cultural beliefs make life more complicated.

Yes, sometimes it make it easier, though because there is understanding behind the reasoning, or rational, or even irrational thought. (According this is no my belief though)

This is a queation that can be answered both yes and no. In a multi cultural society such as the uSA where pride and arrogance is to every ones culture, Yes, it is complicated. On the other hand a society like that of the Islamic rule of spain (AD 711-1492) where humility tolerance and absolute justice reign, it is not complicated. The muslems rulers ran their society on a very profound and beautiful virse of the Quran which says: God made you into tribes and sub-tribes that you may know each other and help eich other. That is to say, evey group have some differences, some week points and some strong points.  So. lets get to know each other, understand our differences, help each other where we are week and share what we have that is strong and good......In short cultural beliefs would  be a souce of benefit with the absence of ignorance, arrogance and lack of fear of God.

A few thoughts on cultural beliefs....

How can we transcend cultural barriers?

All your wishes can come true, if you believe in yourself. Place all your wishes in a bubble filled with love. Let the bubble float away and never lose sight of your wishes. They will be like whispers carried along in the wind for all to hear. Others who think like you will pick up the whispers. They in turn will place their wishes in a bubble filled with love and send it out into the universe. This cycle of love will help each of you to transcend cultural barriers. 

In order for each of you to transcend cultural barriers, you must learn to cast aside your individual bias and prejudice. Can you think of a world where everyone was identical? Say for instance, everybody was just like you. What could you possibly learn about yourself? Your bias and prejudice would be turned inward all the time. Indeed, you might learn a lot about yourself, but whom could you share the knowledge and wisdom with? 

So now I ask you to see the differences between cultures as endless opportunities for sharing ideas and thoughts. You may find that you are enriched by interacting with other cultures. My soul speaks to your soul, though we are from different cultures. What allows me to transcend the cultural barrier is my love for you, regardless of who you are. If you wish to do the same, then let the love in your heart dissolve all barriers. You have many gifts to share with others. I ask you not to erect barriers to detour your feelings of love. Open your heart and allow your spirit of love to flow freely. (Shamani) Answers From Above

Of course it does, culture effects almost every aspect of a human beliefs.

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