04-07-2011, 12:19 PM
I don't feel guilty. I feel responsibility.
But I took Bodhisattava vows as part of my discipleship to Shaolin so I assume that and chose to live life that way.
Also, I adhere to the teachings of Yashua, in particular "If thou wilt be perfect, go sell what thou hast, and give to the poor, and thou shalt have treasure in heaven: and come follow me."
We did not create this system of exploitation by which we enjoy our fabulous lives - in comparison to many - and we do not control the circumstances of our birth which allow us to lead such lives of privilege whereas so many other sentient beings suffer- and many of "us" do too! - but we can all do a small or greater part to fight against it and change it where we can.