I finally got the time to read this.
It's quite the analogy, it makes me think of religion, we are coerced to do this or that because of the all seeing god would punish us and send us to hell or whatever.
That says a lot about humankind, people is only good because of the promise of a reward in the shape of eternal salvation, and the menace of a punishment
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Right, that's what it would seem like, wouldn't it? That we only do good things because we want to get the reward or avoid the punishment. But honestly, is that how you are? Do you do bad things if you know that you will not be caught? I don't think so (even though I don't know you that well). I firmly believe that we humans are above that. That we actually believe in the good for the sake of good, and we don't want to be bad (let alone being bad AND a liar about it).
Somewhere I heard that the one who will judge you more than anyone else, is the person looking back at you from the mirror. And I think that's true. However, that same mirror person can also look at you with approval, adoration, or even pride, even if nobody else knows. And I think that is much more significant than any imaginary all-seeing being out there, because the person in the mirror is real, and you can never escape them (even if you try to avoid mirrors).
I agree with you. But I also believe that brainwashing from an early age never goes away, it just changes to religion. Some people have that sheep mentality and need someone above telling them what to do
So does that mean that my little friend from Kindergarten is now probably a religious nut? 😥 Or did she maybe overcome the limitations imposed on her at such a young age, and today she is a happy atheist, or skilled in witchcraft, maybe even teaching younger generations how to use their minds creatively? 😁 Yeah, I definitely know which option I prefer! 😉