I was forced to think about this question when confronted by some in today’s society of “complete acceptance” of others no matter what views, thoughts, belief systems, etc. that we’re presented with.
However, that’s not entirely true, is it?
Let’s take a specific initiative, to… oh, I don’t know, let’s say, allow people (even children as young as three…) to change their naturally born genetic being into that of something different. Because, as we all know, children as young as three can definitely make up their own mind about things that are so far beyond their concept that to not allow it is an obvious affront to humankind. (In other words, how DARE we not allow a three year old to make up their mind about what kind of person they want to be? And how DARE we just not accept that a parent could be so cavalier as to make up their own mind about what kind of child they have before the child even develops their own mind to decide what’s right for them; while defying all scientific and biological evidence stating otherwise?)
But I digress. The issue here is, while there are some agendas being forced down everyone’s throat to just accept as “normal” even though every line of reason and common sense says otherwise, these very same people cannot accept our own points of views that don’t agree with their beliefs. We are expected to just fall in line and accept that these strange ulterior motives are for the betterment of humankind, but yet where is the acceptance of those who won’t cave in to this societal pressure? Why can’t this ideology of tolerance and patience/acceptance apply to people whose views don’t align with this new push to normalize… well, anything “they” want to?
And thus, my thoughts on this matter compelled me to think about complete, unconditional, unquestioning love for our fellow… people. (Can’t say “man” anymore, can I? Because that will trigger certain people and, God forbid, I can’t do that, can I? Oh, I suppose I shouldn’t say “God”, either, because that will trigger certain people too. Is there anything people can say that won’t trigger anyone? When did we become such a “trigger happy” society anyway? – Oh, that’s right. This whole narrative of division is cooked up by tptsb so we can perpetually be at each other’s throats for incredibly inane things instead of what really matters. It’s becoming clear now.)
My point is, while I agree that Love is the most important factor in the universe, is it possible to Love without condemning, but also reprimand if we know that the direction people are heading into isn’t right? Is it our place to judge? How do we even know what’s right and wrong in today’s world anyway with all of these excessive changes and expectations to conform no matter what?