society
Peer Pressure & Conformity
Dear Old Hippy, I think it’s real groovy that you’re taking time outta your day to help us kids out. We really need your help and guidance to show us how to pick up where you left off… Anyways, I have a question for you. How do you think I should deal with my peers? […] Continue reading
Matriarchal vs Patriarchal Society
Respect for women varies from culture to culture. The main difference seems to be between Patriarchal societies (where power resides with men) and Matriarchal (where power resides with women). Almost all Judeo/Christian societies are patriarchal, where as many primitive cultures are Matriarchal. Believe it or not, in some societies women own the property and pass […] Continue reading
Why use drugs?
Old Hippy, I like the hippy ways, and even tho I am not a real hippy, I think that you promote a lot of good things. Most hippies are concerned with caring for Mother Earth, keeping the world a peaceful place, preserving forest lands, picking up litter, buying organic foods, and protecting the animals. All […] Continue reading
Communism vs Religion and Culture
my dear friend is a Communist. a ‘marxist idealist’ she calls herself. we often have debates going on the matter; she was telling me that one of the policies of the Communist system is to discourage and get rid of all cultural and religious differences. this is done with the intent that it will create […] Continue reading
War, the Draft and Population Control
(Note: this is from 1999) I recently heard that they are sending ground troops to kosovo. i was told that they are most likely going to start a draft. i am 19 years old and am worried about being drafted. i think it is terrible what is happening over there but feel that killing is […] Continue reading
Spirituality vs. Society & Religion
Dear Old Hippy That’s a very interesting thing you wrote about spiritual growth, but I was surprised by your first line: People do what they are taught. Is it not that, whatever you teach a person, someday he will find himself wondering if he’s going the right path? You see, I was taught to believe […] Continue reading