How radical is the Vow of Wealth?

Recently, a friend who grew up in South Africa shared his thoughts with me about the Vow of Wealth. He said that he wouldn’t see himself in this journey, as he prefers middle paths that allow to build relationships with all parties rather than those that separate you from everyone. He made implicitly clear that, in his perception, the vow was extremely radical and marginalizing. My friend added that the world also needed people like me, which added to this feeling that this vow seemed extremist to him. Then my interlocutor shared that his hero and source of inspiration was Nelson Mandela. He explained that, rather than taking radical position against the white people ruling on South Africa, Nelson decided to drink tea and learn cricket rules. This opening...

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