What is being discussed, argued, debated, explored and/or ranted about in this thread?

Lots of common words that clearly hold different meanings for the various participants in this thread.



humanis vs ecological perspective, Substitute 'universal,' meaning all the universe (or universes) for ecological.

Consciousness - and follow the assorted links

Metaphor, especially the Discussion section, regarding meaning.

Meaning. See especially the Discussion of Meaning, and all subsections.

Definition and discussion of social institutions

Definitions of sacred

Religion

Joseph Campbell

Culture

definition of prejudice