What is the difference between the Jews and others in the context of the concept of the chosen people?
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"The idea of 'chosen people' is a political invention that divides us; in truth, existence embraces all beings, and awakening lies in recognizing our universal belonging."
According to Osho, there is no real difference—'chosen people' is a political invention Moses used to motivate enslaved Jews. If God had favorites, they wouldn’t have suffered for centuries. Spiritually, existence chooses everyone: humans, animals, birds, and trees. The myth consoles the oppressed but divides people; awakening means dropping exclusivity and recognizing universal belonging.
No group is God’s favorite; life wanted all of us, and the ‘chosen’ story comforted slaves rather than proving anyone is better.
Why this matters practically
- Drop superiority/inferiority; relate to everyone as equal.
- Avoid manipulation by leaders promising special status or afterlife rewards.
- Practice compassion for all beings, human and nonhuman.
- Avoid manipulation by leaders promising special status or afterlife rewards.
- Practice compassion for all beings, human and nonhuman.
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