The Coming New World

At least I’m hopeful, which is more than I was a few weeks ago, that the world can become a better place, where people of many beliefs and orientations can co-exist. I’m not asking anyone to change their religion or to change their sexual preference. I’m only asking that you accept that others may think differently from you and that they have the same right to do so as you do. This means you can’t go around saying others are damned to hell for all eternity, even if that’s what you think your religion believes and you pretty much should be treating everyone like everyone else because, it turns out, we are all just human beings, no matter what we believe. You can use your religions beliefs to make you a better person, but please leave me out of that.

Ethical behavior applies equally. That’s why the “do unto others” thing is found almost universally. That’s why prohibitions about stuff like murder – found everywhere.

So without further ado, some haiku for the occasion.

I’m not tolerant
in any way shape or form
of intolerance

beliefs may differ
behavior and tolerance
apply equally

you are quite outraged.
i’m sorry equality
disturbs your world view.

the change that’s needed
is to allow others room
for their own beliefs

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One Response to The Coming New World

  1. Betty says:

    Bravo!!!!

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