We all have a sense of freedom in us. We all have a desire for it. Whether it is recognized or not. The ability to choose anything for ourselves is a wonderful gift. It is what allows us to express different aspects of our individuality. It is called FREE WILL. Without this free will in us, we would be like robots. Very much so.
On the flip side, Free Will also allows for the choice to make wrong decisions. Whether it be taking something small or actually taking the life of your fellow man. Free Will, while it is a great gift, can also be perceived as a very dangerous threat. Never go to the extreme that says that every one should be of the same mind so that no one has the choice to do wrong. Anyone who believes this or even exercises that ends up as a hypocrite. He or she also ends up with a very big ego.
The reason why that person would be a hypocrite is because they do the very things that others are prevented from doing: choosing. It does not matter to them if it is against the perimeters they set or not. They want to control. All the while that control feeds the ego. Communism is an example of this. Socialism is a lighter form of that, but leads to what Communism is. Furthermore, ISIS, Islam, legalistic churches (doesn't matter what denomination), the current American government, and other foreign/domestic religions will try in one way or another force you to give up certain freedoms; those freedoms that are okay, which are neither right nor wrong. In the extreme cases, if you deviate from any of their rules, you will be punished, not because if it was morally wrong.
To be human is to be imperfect and to make wrong or right choices. As soon as anyone decides that they want to change that in another human being, it backfires. It is the same as trying to change the way the solar system is. You cannot try to change the basics of nature. You end up suffering the consequences of doing that.
Don't ever give up your freedom. Fight for it. Know for certain what those freedoms are; so that you will understand what you are defending and why. In the meantime, watch yourself. Make sure that you are making the right choices and not falling for the very thing that you're fighting against.
On the flip side, Free Will also allows for the choice to make wrong decisions. Whether it be taking something small or actually taking the life of your fellow man. Free Will, while it is a great gift, can also be perceived as a very dangerous threat. Never go to the extreme that says that every one should be of the same mind so that no one has the choice to do wrong. Anyone who believes this or even exercises that ends up as a hypocrite. He or she also ends up with a very big ego.
The reason why that person would be a hypocrite is because they do the very things that others are prevented from doing: choosing. It does not matter to them if it is against the perimeters they set or not. They want to control. All the while that control feeds the ego. Communism is an example of this. Socialism is a lighter form of that, but leads to what Communism is. Furthermore, ISIS, Islam, legalistic churches (doesn't matter what denomination), the current American government, and other foreign/domestic religions will try in one way or another force you to give up certain freedoms; those freedoms that are okay, which are neither right nor wrong. In the extreme cases, if you deviate from any of their rules, you will be punished, not because if it was morally wrong.
To be human is to be imperfect and to make wrong or right choices. As soon as anyone decides that they want to change that in another human being, it backfires. It is the same as trying to change the way the solar system is. You cannot try to change the basics of nature. You end up suffering the consequences of doing that.
Don't ever give up your freedom. Fight for it. Know for certain what those freedoms are; so that you will understand what you are defending and why. In the meantime, watch yourself. Make sure that you are making the right choices and not falling for the very thing that you're fighting against.
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