God does not exist, at least not in any form that can be quantified. The fact that a large part of society still hasn't accepted this fact is the source of much conflict. How many modern wars do you know of that don't have religion or ideology at the heart of them? Anyway, the vices you list have always existed, even under the theocratic rule of the Church. Read your history. These things will always exist because we are animals at heart and have animal needs.
Moreover, you misunderstand my point. I am not saying the song justifies an 'anything goes for everyone' society; I certainly don't. What the song is saying, I think (and I agree with this), is that everyone must find his own path to inner balance and enlightenment. There is no one-size-fits-all spirituality or morality, and the fact that we still have all these organized religions telling us we have to live such-and-such a way and tons of stupid laws against victimless crimes demonstrates that we ARE still being held back. Not everyone can use drugs without becoming addicted, but some people can and can find enlightenment that way. And too many people are still judgmental about alternative sexualities, lifestyles, etc. That social judgment and cultural disapproval does hold some people back, because believe it or not, not everyone is apathetic enough not to care what society thinks of them and thus sadly never reach their full potential.
Perhaps I am speaking out of my "skinny arse" and perhaps not. This site solicits opinions about the meanings of song lyrics. I gave mine. That you replied so obnoxiously is precisely what I've come to expect from so-called religious people and merely reinforces my point about who is truly enlightened and who isn't.
God does not exist, at least not in any form that can be quantified. The fact that a large part of society still hasn't accepted this fact is the source of much conflict. How many modern wars do you know of that don't have religion or ideology at the heart of them? Anyway, the vices you list have always existed, even under the theocratic rule of the Church. Read your history. These things will always exist because we are animals at heart and have animal needs.
Moreover, you misunderstand my point. I am not saying the song justifies an 'anything goes for everyone' society; I certainly don't. What the song is saying, I think (and I agree with this), is that everyone must find his own path to inner balance and enlightenment. There is no one-size-fits-all spirituality or morality, and the fact that we still have all these organized religions telling us we have to live such-and-such a way and tons of stupid laws against victimless crimes demonstrates that we ARE still being held back. Not everyone can use drugs without becoming addicted, but some people can and can find enlightenment that way. And too many people are still judgmental about alternative sexualities, lifestyles, etc. That social judgment and cultural disapproval does hold some people back, because believe it or not, not everyone is apathetic enough not to care what society thinks of them and thus sadly never reach their full potential.
Perhaps I am speaking out of my "skinny arse" and perhaps not. This site solicits opinions about the meanings of song lyrics. I gave mine. That you replied so obnoxiously is precisely what I've come to expect from so-called religious people and merely reinforces my point about who is truly enlightened and who isn't.