well after a conversation I was a part of, I started to wonder for myself just what mr. tolstoy thinks. After going back over the information, as well as looking at other sources, this is what I've come to:
Tolstoy derives most of his religious beliefs from the sermon on the mount, and takes special consideration to turning the other cheek. He goes so far as to try not to cause conflict, and to avoid it at any cost. What I don't understand is that he believes in these strict guidelines on staying absitnent and not getting married, but how does that line up with his life? He messed around with on of the serfs and she bore his son before he was even married.. and when he is married it is all about this sexual drive and they are emotionally detatched.. I am having trouble putting all of this together...
p.s. I commented on Nicks post
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