- Anarchism:
- 1 : a political theory holding all forms of governmental authority to be unnecessary and undesirable and advocating a society based on voluntary cooperation and free association of individuals and groups
- Anarchy: (from Greek: ἀναρχία anarchía, "without ruler") may refer to any of the following:
- "Absence of government; a state of lawlessness due to the absence or inefficiency of the supreme power; political disorder."(1)
- "A theoretical social state in which there is no governing person or body of persons, but each individual has absolute liberty (without the implication of disorder)."(2)
- "Absence or non-recognition of authority and order in any given sphere."(3)
It should be noted that "ruler", if used in the context of the third bullet point, has no explicit connection to the term "rules". In an anarchy, as defined by the last bullet point, it is possible to have rules (laws), however, these must be agreed upon by the participants in the system, and not imposed from above, by a ruler (leader, authority).
- "Absence of government; a state of lawlessness due to the absence or inefficiency of the supreme power; political disorder."(1)
- "A theoretical social state in which there is no governing person or body of persons, but each individual has absolute liberty (without the implication of disorder)."(2)
- "Absence or non-recognition of authority and order in any given sphere."(3)
It should be noted that "ruler", if used in the context of the third bullet point, has no explicit connection to the term "rules". In an anarchy, as defined by the last bullet point, it is possible to have rules (laws), however, these must be agreed upon by the participants in the system, and not imposed from above, by a ruler (leader, authority).
- ANARCHISM : (from the Gr. , and , contrary to authority), the name given to a principle or theory of life and conduct under which society is conceived without government - harmony in such a society being obtained, not by submission to law, or by obedience to any authority, but by free agreements concluded between the various groups, territorial and professional, freely constituted for the sake of production and consumption, as also for the satisfaction of the infinite variety of needs and aspirations of a civilized being. In a society developed on these lines, the voluntary associations which already now begin to cover all the fields of human activity would take a still greater extension so as to substitute themselves for the state in all its functions. They would represent an interwoven network, composed of an infinite variety of groups and federations of all sizes and degrees, local, regional, national and international temporary or more or less permanent - for all possible purposes: production, consumption and exchange, communications, sanitary arrangements, education, mutual protection, defence of the territory, and so on; and, on the other side, for the satisfaction of an ever-increasing number of scientific, artistic, literary and sociable needs. Moreover, such a society would represent nothing immutable. On the contrary - as is seen in organic life at large - harmony would (it is contended) result from an ever-changing adjustment and readjustment of equilibrium between the multitudes of forces and influences, and this adjustment would be the easier to obtain as none of the forces would enjoy a special protection from the state.
If, it is contended, society were organized on these principles, man would not be limited in the free exercise of his powers in productive work by a capitalist monopoly, maintained by the state; nor would he be limited in the exercise of his will by a fear of punishment, or by obedience towards individuals or metaphysical entities, which both lead to depression of initiative and servility of mind. He would be guided in his actions by his own understanding, which necessarily would bear the impression of a free action and reaction between his own self and the ethical conceptions of his surroundings. Man would thus be enabled to obtain the full development of all his faculties, intellectual, artistic and moral, without being hampered by overwork for the monopolists, or by the servility and inertia of mind of the great number. He would thus be able to reach full individualization, which is not possible either under the present system of individualism, or under any system of state socialism in the so-called Volkstaat (popular state).
If, it is contended, society were organized on these principles, man would not be limited in the free exercise of his powers in productive work by a capitalist monopoly, maintained by the state; nor would he be limited in the exercise of his will by a fear of punishment, or by obedience towards individuals or metaphysical entities, which both lead to depression of initiative and servility of mind. He would be guided in his actions by his own understanding, which necessarily would bear the impression of a free action and reaction between his own self and the ethical conceptions of his surroundings. Man would thus be enabled to obtain the full development of all his faculties, intellectual, artistic and moral, without being hampered by overwork for the monopolists, or by the servility and inertia of mind of the great number. He would thus be able to reach full individualization, which is not possible either under the present system of individualism, or under any system of state socialism in the so-called Volkstaat (popular state).
- First; let me thank; Merriam Webster on-line, Wikipedia on-line, and Encyclopedia Britannica on-line, for making these definitions available.
- the story goes that this gentleman realized at about Thirty Years Old, or so that he had a calling. So without any hesitation he headed out. He gained a fairly significant following to. In all honesty, this was not unlike the modern day "Heaven's Gate", of Marshall Applewhite or maybe The Church of latter day Saints. It was very similar in many respects. We could draw comparisons to Jehovah's Witnesses or even the Evangelists of today. You see this guy had; in every way, a large, en masse, movement growing up around him; that his government had to put down very quickly. In fact the very crux of his teaching would throw out the need for his governmental system. You need to understand here, that the system of the time demanded all peoples pay for pure, acceptable sacrifices in order that they be cleansed or absolved of sin, and you could barley step outside without becoming dirty, or falling "in sin". This system crippled it's people while the "Priests of the Temple System" grew fat and rich off its proceeds; gaining a tenth or "Tithe" of all the peoples earnings. Well then; along came a this gentlemen who basically said, "if you believe, then you are free". As simple as that, Your Faith sets You Free. The fat, rich Priests in Power couldn't have it's people believing such preposterous rubbish, this man had to be stopped. They stopped Him alright, but today His Teaching has become the base for the very laws that govern the richest and most free continent in the world. A free people are better thinkers, free enterprise encourages learning and experimentation, this leads to better health care and even further education. It's not perfect but it is the back bone of this Great Nation, and I love being a Canadian. You know what, I even like our drunken, belligerent brother to the South. Sure we gotta bail him out of trouble far too much; but he's done some great things. They're free, down there to, you can stand on their streets and peacefully complain. We have invented the Internet, we can own a business and go to hospital, hand out flyer's and spew forth our opinion anywhere we wish, not perfect but We Are Free!
- You see my pretties; I think that this man, in His short three years, led one of the biggest revolutions in recorded history. I am convinced that he was, and is the most successful Anarchist in history. Single handed, with words and a revolution in thinking He Challenged the existing system. Most thinkers would agree that in a very short two thousand years we are seeing the proof that He Won!!! The temple system He challenged has long since fallen. His teachings on peace, love and inclusiveness permeate all of our children's school lessons today. Where they are lacking, missionaries are providing educators with higher levels of learning and inclusiveness. Even men who seek freedom are more inclined to see a man, and not his faith or skin colour first. Most Anarchists would tell you that they believe in man's inherent inclination toward good and decency. There will always be those inclined toward violence, we are animals after all. Yet, here was a man who saw a great injustice, and simply taught his followers, that they need not pay The Man: "Your Faith sets you Free". Over two thousand years later; people are still fighting and finding knew, more terrifying ways to kill; over doctrines, beliefs, and men's interpretations of various scriptures. Still; He taught us that complete freedom was available to us all, we need only believe. Most important he taught us "All Were Welcomed".
- This Christmas, be thankful for this Gift of Peace. I am eternally Grateful for The Gift of the Man who taught me Freedom! I'm not sure when He was born, but if this is the the day we recognize His birth, I'm certain that we were all given a gift.
- In His Teaching; Your Faith will set you Free ... Love, S.
