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Slavoj Zizek:
It is precisely: if there is God, that everything is permitted - to those who not only believe in God - but who perceive themselves as instruments, - direct instruments of the divine will. If you posit or perceive or legitimise yourself - as a direct instrument of the divine will - then of course all narrow petty moral considerations - disappear. How can you even think in such narrow terms - when you are a direct instrument of God? This is how so-called religious fundamentalists work, - but not only them
It is precisely: if there is God, that everything is permitted - to those who not only believe in God - but who perceive themselves as instruments, - direct instruments of the divine will. If you posit or perceive or legitimise yourself - as a direct instrument of the divine will - then of course all narrow petty moral considerations - disappear. How can you even think in such narrow terms - when you are a direct instrument of God? This is how so-called religious fundamentalists work, - but not only them
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It is precisely
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if there is God that everything is permitted
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to those who not only believe in God
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but who perceive themselves as instruments
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direct instruments of the divine will
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If you posit or perceive or legitimise yourself
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as a direct instrument of the divine will
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then of course all narrow petty moral considerations
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disappear
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Movie Summary
Philosopher Slavoj Zizek examines the hidden themes and existential questions asked by world renowned films.
