Perspectives

In my recent readings I came across a phrase that jumped off the page. I'll start a few lines before. It's given me cause to reflect and better understand some of what I see happening out there.



"And still the hate grew. Public figures rose up, brainless and empty, spewing vile rhetoric against their own nations and the freedoms that had once made them great. Great leaders preached the loathing of anything decent or good. Hypocritical of the failings of virtue, endlessly forgiving of the failings of vice..."



Endlessly forgiving of the failings of vice...tolerant, embracing, accepting. Those who commit violent crimes and get out on parole, and/or get shortened sentences, again and again. Laws which are woefully inadequate in assigning commensurate punishment when compared to the gravity of the crime.

Hypocritical of the failings of virtue... Ones' whole life can be spent in honest pursuit of what is good, a single mistake or misunderstanding can destroy that. You don't even have to commit a crime, just have a vocal opponent spin scenarios of doubt, and your 'crime' is worse than decades of being a drug dealing dope addict. No opportunity given or permitted to defend your position. The truth can't be tolerated. The yellers and screamers don't want to hear it. It would interfere with the accepted myth they want to believe. Even a convicted criminal gets a day in court. Gossip is a vile activity. It's verbal assault, by stealth.



There are hundreds of examples of this paradox in literature and the news. Even more in individual communities and families. Lies have an origin and an inspiration.

I so appreciate the privilege of associating with people of good conscience. Mistakes are made (often :) ), but as we work through them, we help each other to become better. Truth is honored. I lift thee and thee lift me and we shall ascend together. This principle wouldn't work very well someone were to spread faulty perspectives in a forum that doesn't allow for correction and the influence of the spirit.

Food for thought.