| sapphi_snake said: @DélioPT: Being part of a culture does influence people but doesn`t make them what they are. They choose what they want to choose, when they want to choose. Culture even influences what options people see worhty of being chose nor not. Haven't you seen films like Revolutionary Road? It perfectly illustrates how poeple often chose what they're told isw best for them, rather than what they personally want. I was seeing it from the "looking back" point of view. That's just one part of being all knowing. Seeing it as conformity and sameness isn´t looking deep enough. Wanting to be with God is something you choose too because you see it as the best for you. Sameness? Well, if a million people see it as good why shouldn`t they go after it. You're right about it being "much more than that". however that is not a good thing. There isn`t a full "I" because you don`t live alone in this world. If the "I" isn't full, then you have no identity. |
Yes, cultures do have that impact on people. Heard about it here on the forums but haven`t watched that movie. See, we can agree on something after all! :D
Being a good or bad thing... well, it depends on who you are talking too. I say it`s good, you say it`s bad! :)
Problem is, no can do that. Still, you don`t lose your identity because of that, at least not to me.
