Question by D.Chen: Why do hermits, mystics, philosophers, monastics get the short end of the stick?
In terms of being “disciplined” or reprimanded by both secular authorities and religious hierarchies?

The Daoist Sage, the Christian Monk, the Jewish Kabbalist, the Sufi Mystic, the Buddhist itinerant, and even the noble Materialist/Atheist philosopher (Epicurus comes to mind) usually seem to suffer badly throughout history at the hands of the holders of power – even if the holders of said power may publicly espouse similar beliefs.

Why do you think that is the case?

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Answer by Seth N
a little knowledge is a dangerous thing…

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