First off, that was actually me who posted that, I didn't know I was on her name until after I posted. Anyway:
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Originally posted by :::OshnSoul:::
there is no right and wrong. we are all here as equals with differences. That's what makes us "human". Yet, the equality of who we truly are is much grander than our differences. Many tend to focus on the differences so much that we lose sight of how we are the same.
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My question for you is: why do we have to decide whether something is good or bad? If we, as individuals, choose to observe something from an outside standpoint without judgement, we can simply ask "does this work for me?"-
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Ok... here's my problem with that. Equality doesn't exist. You're speaking from a place of privilege, but what about those who are slaughtered in Darfur now? Those born into villages ravaged by AIDS? Systematic racism and economic desparity? Are they equal to us? Taking morality from a purely "does this work for me?" standpoint is individualistic. How can you have a universal statement about equality and then talk about morality as an individual endeavor? Either we have equality and, as such, there is necessarily a declared morality about taking care of others, raising those at the bottom, and social justice in general. If we have individualistic morality, then it is up to the individual and believing in equality is up to the individual. The difference between these is enormous.
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If people saw that judging something or someone and denouncing it/defending against it/etc. is not working, never has- do they really think it will ever work?
Judgement gets us nowhere and slows down the evolution process of our species. If we can't see that what we are doing now (judging/hating/seperating/etc) isn't working, the species will never get along and live a life in peace and harmony.
What do you want?
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I don't think that infinite optimism will create peace and harmony. I think that, realistically, the best we can hope for is acting to stop the problems we already have (or to make them less of a problem) and to do what we can to prevent problems from starting. The obsession with power and individualism makes global justice and equality impossible as long as those who want power are willing to put themselves above others. You cannot will that away with hope and positive suggestions, you must fight for it.
What do I want? I want a mature human race that cares for everyone, thinks critically, and loves the arts. Do I think that is possible now? No.