Modern Civilization and role of men

April 19, 2014 - PRLog -- The true meaning of civilization has not become hundred percent clear despite many centuries of so called civilized life. Each nation, or society, calls itself civilized without exactly knowing the real connection of civilization. Each backward nations have something to fall back upon; they harp upon their ‘glorious’ past and their heritage in case they cannot boast of any positive achievements in the twentieth century. They credit themselves with spiritual metaphysical traits and are at pains to prove their superiority over advanced modern societies which have  working through ‘materialistic’ value of life which are beyond their reach. Science, technology and modern inventions are spurned at because they distract their attention from other-worldly’ pursuits that their respective religious imbibe.

Civilization  connotes ‘culture’ and refinement, the qualities of head and heard of man, which lift him above the state  of  primitive man. Love, charity, spirit and sacrifice, regard for truth and honesty as well as a sense of responsibility to the state and society are some of the essential characteristics of a civilized person in modern society. It is worthwhile to compare these characteristics of the modern age with those of earlier ages. There are evident points of contrast, we find. The modern comforts of life which were similarly absent in the other civilization. The term ‘material comforts of life’ implies good food, sound health, good clothing, nice shelter, nice company, a high standard of living as well as peace and security are considered more important than the aspects related to spiritual pursuits which are intended to lead to peace and happiness of the soul, thus elevating it to good-hood.

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