Abraxas and the condition of Perspective

Abraxas (correctly 'Abrasax') is an ancient Egyptian God/Demon who is said to have a dual nature in that he represents both good and evil.

Relative to biblical teaching, there is God, who is omniscient and who is perfect. God does no wrong and God creates Satan (evil). God creates Satan to be evil and God does no wrong, therefore God is both good and evil in his creation according to our interpretation of what those words mean, our perspective of them.

It was in this train of thought that I discovered a truth in that we can choose to see good or evil in anything. Also, dependent upon our perspective, anything can be good and anything can be evil. Soldiers, for example, can be seen as a force for good or a force for evil dependent upon which side of the barrel your physical person happens to be located.

I believe that 'good' and 'evil' within the context of society are constructs and/or levers which are pulled at appropriate times to gain control of the populous. This thought has historical precedents but this isn't a history class. If you look toward your history texts while in this thought you will see examples aplenty.

I ask, and continue to ask, for contemplation on the thought of purpose. Why are we here and what is our signifigance? Does it have to do with society? Does it have to do with any of the pettiness that we bring down on ourselves? Think on it, if you will. many minds mulling over the same problems will lead to some sort of revelation.