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Jasin
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The 'illusion' and arrogance of being more 'civilised' than others, is based on 'materialism'. "I have a pyramid, a city and superior weaponry - so I am 'more' civilised than you!"
This is, of course - an 'illusion', much like Ego.
True 'civilisation' is the harmonious collective of a people/peoples together. Regardless of their materialistic 'status' - be they Electronic Age or Bronze Age.
Mexico City would not be a 'civilised' society, due to its many 'violent' problems, mass deaths, pollution, over-population, poverty, crime, etc. Even London & New York could not claim to be civilised, as the 'negative' far outweighs the positive. Only a 'few', enjoy the 'harmony' of living there without 'problems'.
So it doesn't 'really' matter where you live and what era - if your local town is using human sacrifices at the traffic lights to appease the gods and change the weather? Then chances are - you are not living in a 'civilised' society. It can be said of anyone, be they in the Bush or in the middle of Tokyo. Even Pitcairn Islands were found to be 'uncivilised' recently and it wasn't due to them NOT having the Internet or a Museum.
Being 'civilised' is like being 'socially Professional and morally responsible' - this is strictly supported by a lack of needing to enforce Capital Punishment and Oppression to achieve this result.
Just because you have a Religion of Moral Code - if it is enforced by a 'violent' punishment, it IS NOT A CIVILISATION.
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