And without sounding melodramatic, if our planet is to survive the next few decades of global warming, corporate fascism, and perpetual war, we’d better discover the truth about ourselves and develop a higher level of consciousness post haste. In other words, it’s time for all of us to follow the example of Siddhartha and become enlightened. If we continue to limit our choices to either religious fundamentalism or militant atheism, we’re heading down the River Styx without a paddle. And there ain’t no Hercules around to save us!
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