The popularity of movies where so-called "super heroes" and "tyrants" alike, all with power over others and their surrounding environments through mystical manipulations upon their surroundings and even the bodies of others, they all continue to bring in money like nothing else on the markets. Some have made more than others, depending the storyline's appeal. The fascination with power seems to indicate an insatiable appetite among moviegoers who are themselves plagued with an insatiable desire to improve their lives by way of control over their environment and others around them.
I like what Michael Laitman said when he stated, "A leader must have an inherent feeling of unworthiness. Unless a leader feels that other people know better, are more capable, or have more experience and wisdom, nothing will stop him or her from becoming a tyrant. However, humility and a certain sense of inferiority curb the ego and allow the leader to remain attentive, appreciative, and, above all, caring." (https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/mans-insatiable-hunger-power-michael-laitman/)
This is a beginning to the understanding how the Lord, having infinite Power, has still given to man the freedom of free moral agency, which is not at all the earmark of a tyrant. The Greek gods, being creations in the minds of fallen men, were definitely prone to tyranny in their fallen state as figment creations in the minds of sinful men.
Man, however, in his fallen state, cannot be trusted with power. Even Satan, the top angel in all God's creation, was tempted within himself, and gave himself over to the allurements of power and glory for himself, wanting worship attributable only unto the Lord Most High.
Kids too act out that deep-seated desire for power over others. I know I did, especially when confronted by school bullies. The things that came to mind to do to them was uncanny at times, fueled by the violence so much a part of movies and television.
Thoughts?
MM
I like what Michael Laitman said when he stated, "A leader must have an inherent feeling of unworthiness. Unless a leader feels that other people know better, are more capable, or have more experience and wisdom, nothing will stop him or her from becoming a tyrant. However, humility and a certain sense of inferiority curb the ego and allow the leader to remain attentive, appreciative, and, above all, caring." (https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/mans-insatiable-hunger-power-michael-laitman/)
This is a beginning to the understanding how the Lord, having infinite Power, has still given to man the freedom of free moral agency, which is not at all the earmark of a tyrant. The Greek gods, being creations in the minds of fallen men, were definitely prone to tyranny in their fallen state as figment creations in the minds of sinful men.
Man, however, in his fallen state, cannot be trusted with power. Even Satan, the top angel in all God's creation, was tempted within himself, and gave himself over to the allurements of power and glory for himself, wanting worship attributable only unto the Lord Most High.
Kids too act out that deep-seated desire for power over others. I know I did, especially when confronted by school bullies. The things that came to mind to do to them was uncanny at times, fueled by the violence so much a part of movies and television.
Thoughts?
MM
