The final effect of oppression on the oppressed is the spirit of immediate gratification at all cost. The oppressed see material things as a symbol of power, freedom and equality. This comes from having your life controlled and dictated to by the oppressor… As a result, the oppressed begin to see the obtaining of the same status symbols of the oppressor as the ultimate pursuit … The desire for materialism becomes an overriding force, causing them to sacrifice long term progressive planning for immediate temporary satisfaction with fading symbols. In many developing countries this is a major source of antisocial behavior and crime. Individuals pursue the symbols of status at the expense of protection and respect for one another. This is a sign of oppressed minds. Dr. Myles Munroe
Posted on: Thu, 28 Aug 2014 06:41:26 +0000
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