"Pseudo-Missionary Work" and Philosophy As a Sect -- Exploring The Missionary Mindset

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Have you ever pondered the origins of belief or ideology? Why do some cling to the divine, others to a nihilistic void, and still others to a nebulous "something else"? Why does the Abrahamic God reign supreme in the minds of many, while other such entities seem relegated to the dusty pages of history?

The answer, perhaps, lies in the missionary zeal of the Abrahamic faiths. with Christianity and Islam being both missionary and the world's biggest religions. Their education has shaped, in part, the global/universal cultural landscape, molding belief systems and worldviews with the influences and languages of both Muslim and Christian empires (As in the most dominant case of the British).

Had the pro-inclusion cultures of old proven more successful, the gods of Shiva or Krishna might now be the subject of a more-passionate devotion.

Through work that's done with missionary devotion, whether religious or secular, individuals can shape the minds of others, defining what is probable and what is absurd. Consider the flat-Earth movement, once a fringe belief, now gaining traction despite the inquiry and research done since Ancient Greece. Sometimes it's not logic that convinces others but rather the funding of information (or misinformation) distribution.

Figures like Jesus or Muhammad were extraordinary precisely because of their ability to inspire a passionate following, indicating the same intensity of charisma found in their missionaries to this very day. Yet, anyone with charisma and rhetoric can wield such influence. Charisma, coupled with a compelling narrative, can transform beliefs and shape cultural norms, sometimes regardless of any logical or information accuracy.

By normalizing a particular idea, we elevate it to a pantheon of accepted" truths", that is although it has nothing to do with what composes a truth. This is the darker shade of missionary work, whether religious or secular. It's about making something commonplace, even if it defies logic or evidence. The more normalized a concept or an activity is, the more it can be seen for its respective relevance in society (sometimes people may even be too much proud of something that is less significant/promising than they think)

Imagine a world without certain pivotal figures, in particular, missionaries and competent advocates in general. Had at least some of them die too soon, their ideas might have been lost forever, leading the world to a different societal outcome. 

Consider the absence of democracy, Christianity, or even automatic digital computers. These concepts didn't spring forth spontaneously; they were the products of individual minds. Missionary work is not about religious faith but about great faith in general. From a vision to true love a product (physical or even digital).

Philosophy, too, has its missionaries, individuals dedicated to spreading its ideas. While philosophy may not be as influential as science or religion, its impact is undeniable upon the great difficulty of philosophic inquiry to actually end. 

And as such I have been philosophizing for much of my life, to the point I became a missionary for philosophical exploration.

In a world increasingly dominated by external sources of information, philosophy offers a valuable counterbalance, as it highlights critical thinking and skepticism, as relevant, additional tools for the pursuit of truth. Sharpening our minds and challenging our assumptions can be done to the point of ultimately shaping the world around us.