A discussion of the failure of science, philosophy, theology, and religion to recognize the existence and significance of the absolute frame of reference. This has left the Western world blind to a critical relationship between abstract elements (zero and infinity). This relationship alone, however, explains natural processes such as the genesis of matter from pure space and the spontaneous development of tribalism in human culture. Ignorance of absolute principles has resulted in scientific prejudices, religious bigotry, racism, genocide, and many other tragic consequences throughout history.