Honestly, I think it is impossible for everybody to love everybody. Because we are humans, naturally we are going to have tons of emotions other than love, and one of those emotions is hate. No matter how good a person one is and how much good will and benevolence that person has, there are still going to be people who they dislike or do not respect. We live in a world where there are tons of different ideas and beliefs and because we are human everyone is going to have different opinions about these ideas and beliefs. Now I am not saying that people who have different beliefs can not get along peacefully but I am saying that these differences often cause conflict. So how come society is functioning relatively well as it is while there are so many differences and conflicts? It is because we have standards in our society for how to deal with differences. When there is a problem people respect the law and try to solve issues as peacefully and morally as possible. I have a pretty strong feeling that if we were to simply trust humans to solve all there problems with love and just abolish all our laws and say we no longer need to respect any customs or set guidelines for dealing with certain situations we would have a pretty big problem on our hands. Do not get me wrong, society would probably be pretty hopeless and sad without love but without respect for rituals and customs society would become a chaotic mess.
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So are you saying that you think that society is based on differences? And that it is because of differences we have learned to adapt and rule our society in a way that works to prevent those differences from leading our emotions to get out of control (and to prevent conflict based on that lack of control)? Because if this is what you mean, then would it be safe to assume that we still have a society that is rooted to emotion and is therefore still not completely stable?
ReplyDeleteDifferences do often cause conflicts, but are you saying that we should give up our differences in order to live together? Wouldn't that cause us to give up what makes each of us unique?
ReplyDeleteI disagree that everyone respects the law, so our society can handle differences and conflicts. There are many people in the world who do not respect the law. Wouldn't you say that they are the ones who are creating a less stable world?
ReplyDeleteI’m glad to see you taking a clear position, but remember the one main content rule regarding blog posts: explore the possible answers first, then take a position. Show me you’re actively considering the options.
ReplyDeleteYou have somewhat missed the point of the question. I didn't ask if you thought a society based on love was achievable. What I asked was even more fundamental and hypothetical in nature: would a harmonious society necessarily follow from everyone treating everyone else lovingly? Would the result be civil and social stability or not?
The question of whether we can achieve it or not in our society is secondary to the question of whether or not it would produce the desired result. I want to know if a society governed solely by love and kindness is even worth trying to achieve. See where I'm coming from?
The answer isn’t as obvious as you seem to think. Visualize what a society would be like if everyone was taught from birth to be nice and to think about others before themselves. Would there be things like laws and schools (civil order)? Would it be “loving” to set a speed limit? Would there be things like families and dating (social order)? Remember, we’d need to love everybody equally—no favorites! Just because people are kind to you, would you necessarily have a happy life?
Also, you mention society is functioning pretty well as it is. Isn't this a matter of perspective? Does everyone go to a school like B-CC? Does everyone have a steady income? Health care? Becareful with broad statements like that.