Secrets 2

If we want to know the specifics in this universe, we have to know the specifics in every individual mind. And the content in the mind is under constant change. Evaluations can change from extremely positive to extremely negative some 60 times per second. It is a mess and a complex one.
This means that if we have some important message to communicate, we have to communicate it. We can not just hope that others will get it. There are billions and billions of messages out there.
Communication is more abundant than ever before, so the need for communication increases.
In old movies we see the secret agent in his hat and long raincoat under the streetlamp, watching out in the hope of finding the truth. These days we envisage the modern agents in front of their computer monitors following millions and millions of information pieces, in the hope of finding the truth.
Is it likely that the modern methods are more efficient than the old ones? The possibilities of making mistakes must be enormous.
We know - from Buddhist philosophy - that mind is the most important aspect of human beings, and mind works with communication, information and truth - that is no secret.

No mistake

The difference between a mistake and a sin is that a mistake should be corrected but a sin should be punished. Punishment means to inflict suffering.
So sin is a mistake leading to more mistakes. This is bad. It is obvious.
Sin is a very popular idea. Few so old ideas are so popular.
Sin is founded on the idea of weak mind. As mind is weak, it needs the support of threat of punishment in order to do the right.
If mind was strong it would do the right by itself.
Traditionally, mind was weak for most people. Education was bad, access to knowledge was bad and temporary distraction was abundant and unavoidable.
Now the situation is different, and it is changing rapidly. The problem is not lack of information but too much information.
So the idea of sin and punishment is getting outdated. Instead we need communication and respect for knowledge.