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:	post by arilliusbm at 2010-02-24 17:34:20

Geneology and free will aren't the same thing. But they both relate to heritage in one way or another.
The gene pool has specific traits passed down from generation to generation. In order to be "proud" of your heritage, you must accept the fact that your genes belong to a long list of your ancestors. For example, I'm touching 6'6". I'm proud to be tall; my uncles are tall and I'm sure way down the line our ancestors were tall. Stupid example, but relates to the premise of geneology and "heritage".

The foundation that I'm talking about relates to the choices other people made, including my parents, their parents, and so on. As I said above, we wouldn't be here if one of our ancestors chose to stay in Europe. You could be a poor photographer living in bankrupt Greece and watch your country fall apart and be ignored by the EU. But you're not; you're a poor photographer living in Amerca because one of your ancestors chose to move here.

sure, your example makes sense when it comes to nurture. Genes represent physical traits and abilities.
Foundation represents the line of relatives and ancestors use of free will given within the boundaries of society. As a parent, you should know that by now. You could choose to be a horrible dad and give two shits about your kid. These choices affect future generations, as the role of a parent is to set an example and make their kids' life better than the life they had.
This has nothing to do with ancestors thousands of years ago, but within an organized society such as today is has everything to do with it. You could have your kid grow up in a broken home and not set a good example.
Being proud of heritage is about being proud of your family, your past, and your Ancestors.
Through the genetic make up passed down, and the immediate foundation through free will that my parents and relatives established before me (that I've reasearched about), I'm proud of my heritage.

But that doesn't make anyone else inferior. Do some research, discover your origins. Make your family name live on through free will and passing down your genes.

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