Interesting perspectives as always, my Korean friend. Part of the fascination I have with remaining engaged with others from all over the world is getting to "see" through the eyes of others what they believe to be true @silvergrifin007. The older I get, the more keenly I am aware of there being no greater pursuit than the pursuit for the Truth ...
While I don't pretend to know, just from reading what you have said in the past, I would assume Korea's great concerns about China and Japan are somewhat similar to America's concerns with Europe. Although clearly there are also a great number of differences, which make it challenging to fully understand each other's perceptions. Of what is true ...
The foundation of America was obviously heavily influenced by Europe, on the simple basis that was the original homeland of most of our forefathers. With the powerful links of extended family, who stayed behind ... There were very few links (were there any?) to Asia, of any of the original settlers of the eastern coastal regions ...
America is distinct from Europe, as well as Asia, (as well as most any other country ...) in that most nations are based upon man's historic tendency to not ever move very far from where they were born. And raised ... And got married and had children ... And died ... Which, in turn, created the strong bonds of extended family, which increases the common and natural tendency to not move very far away ... Bottom line: Nations are typically boundaries around very specific people groups.
America was, by contrast, formed by the appeal to a way of life, a philosophy, which would compel others to break these powerful bonds of extended family and sacrifice to move there and pursue their dreams of what could be that was all but impossible (in their eyes ...), if they stayed were they were ... Resulting in America being considered a "beacon of hope" or "a City upon a Hill" ... Powerfully symbolized by the Statue of Liberty, at one of the largest entry points into our country ...
As far as your reference to Star Wars, you've "read a lot into it" that is. I'll let others, if interested, comment on that ...
P.S. Gently helping you along, with your perception of America, my Korean friend ...
"... in the coldest city in the United States, ..."
... not sure if this is another translation problem or not, but Seattle is nowhere close to being the coldest city in America. It is actually fairly moderate, in temperature, due to it being by the ocean ...
While I don't pretend to know, just from reading what you have said in the past, I would assume Korea's great concerns about China and Japan are somewhat similar to America's concerns with Europe. Although clearly there are also a great number of differences, which make it challenging to fully understand each other's perceptions. Of what is true ...
You are right. Americans and Europeans know China and Japan well, , but not Korea. You seem to know about China, but you don't seem to know about Korea.
Koreans don't know about America, so they compare Europe and America. I thought if I knew Europe first, I would know America.
The foundation of America was obviously heavily influenced by Europe, on the simple basis that was the original homeland of most of our forefathers. With the powerful links of extended family, who stayed behind ... There were very few links (were there any?) to Asia, of any of the original settlers of the eastern coastal regions ...
You are right!
America is distinct from Europe, as well as Asia, (as well as most any other country ...) in that most nations are based upon man's historic tendency to not ever move very far from where they were born. And raised ... And got married and had children ... And died ... Which, in turn, created the strong bonds of extended family, which increases the common and natural tendency to not move very far away ... Bottom line: Nations are typically boundaries around very specific people groups.
I don't understand your claim well, but I understand the United States as a federation of countries. The United States, like Europe, is a civilization.
America was, by contrast, formed by the appeal to a way of life, a philosophy, which would compel others to break these powerful bonds of extended family and sacrifice to move there and pursue their dreams of what could be that was all but impossible (in their eyes ...), if they stayed were they were ... Resulting in America being considered a "beacon of hope" or "a City upon a Hill" ... Powerfully symbolized by the Statue of Liberty, at one of the largest entry points into our country ...
Your argument is abstract and metaphysical, so it's hard to understand. The purpose of people who migrated from Europe to the United States is diverse.
As far as your reference to Star Wars, you've "read a lot into it" that is. I'll let others, if interested, comment on that ...
Thanks for your answer.
... not sure if this is another translation problem or not, but Seattle is nowhere close to being the coldest city in America. It is actually fairly moderate, in temperature, due to it being by the ocean ...
Interesting perspectives as always, my Korean friend. Part of the fascination I have with remaining engaged with others from all over the world is getting to "see" through the eyes of others what they believe to be true @silvergrifin007. The older I get, the more keenly I am aware of there being no greater pursuit than the pursuit for the Truth ...
While I don't pretend to know, just from reading what you have said in the past, I would assume Korea's great concerns about China and Japan are somewhat similar to America's concerns with Europe. Although clearly there are also a great number of differences, which make it challenging to fully understand each other's perceptions. Of what is true ...
The foundation of America was obviously heavily influenced by Europe, on the simple basis that was the original homeland of most of our forefathers. With the powerful links of extended family, who stayed behind ... There were very few links (were there any?) to Asia, of any of the original settlers of the eastern coastal regions ...
America is distinct from Europe, as well as Asia, (as well as most any other country ...) in that most nations are based upon man's historic tendency to not ever move very far from where they were born. And raised ... And got married and had children ... And died ... Which, in turn, created the strong bonds of extended family, which increases the common and natural tendency to not move very far away ... Bottom line: Nations are typically boundaries around very specific people groups.
America was, by contrast, formed by the appeal to a way of life, a philosophy, which would compel others to break these powerful bonds of extended family and sacrifice to move there and pursue their dreams of what could be that was all but impossible (in their eyes ...), if they stayed were they were ... Resulting in America being considered a "beacon of hope" or "a City upon a Hill" ... Powerfully symbolized by the Statue of Liberty, at one of the largest entry points into our country ...
As far as your reference to Star Wars, you've "read a lot into it" that is. I'll let others, if interested, comment on that ...
P.S. Gently helping you along, with your perception of America, my Korean friend ...
... not sure if this is another translation problem or not, but Seattle is nowhere close to being the coldest city in America. It is actually fairly moderate, in temperature, due to it being by the ocean ...
You are right. Americans and Europeans know China and Japan well, , but not Korea. You seem to know about China, but you don't seem to know about Korea.
Koreans don't know about America, so they compare Europe and America. I thought if I knew Europe first, I would know America.
You are right!
I don't understand your claim well, but I understand the United States as a federation of countries. The United States, like Europe, is a civilization.
Your argument is abstract and metaphysical, so it's hard to understand. The purpose of people who migrated from Europe to the United States is diverse.
Thanks for your answer.
I didn't know that. hahaha