Our existence in this world is always dictated with the universal goodness that is in each one of us, and the humanistic survival instinct which sometimes jeopardizes the concept of goodness itself. This paradox has created different views on what should morally be right and wrong.
Actions viewed as wrong are sometimes justified as having a good outcome. Some would argue that the ends do not justify the means and should therefore just reside on what is ethically correct. However, this lack of justice for the oppressed is not anywhere near goodness. Martyrdom is the answer to such injustice to give a little bit of pacification.
Time and the never ending pursuit of power and security have brought people clashing and crashing against one another. Wars have exploded here and there that have caused millions of lives already. Historical accounts would dictate a similar trend in conflicts wherein wars deplete each other's resources and would settle for a truce, and perhaps forge new alliances, but only to erupt again in another form of battle.
Perhaps that is how human existence would be. There would always be a shift from war to peace and then back again. Life for us humans is a constant shift of ups and downs, lefts and rights, which we try to place in the middle of everything. Nevertheless, there are some peace loving citizens who would gladly uphold an extremist ideal of a
global peace flag, complete with a dove carrying a laurel leaf.
These individuals are the hopefuls and idealists of today's world who believe in a solid state euphoria of
peace and prosperity among all nations. Even if it is far from what is in reality, it is still good that there is a goal of working out ways to let the white dove fly eternally among all people of all races.
by:
The Flagman
