No Offense
Posted by Ruda in Society on 22. Nov, 2009 | 8 Comments
It seems the theme of hypocrisy is still present in my head. This time, as applied to religious beliefs. There are many different faiths and belief systems out there, each with their own following. I’m not talking about any hypocrisy within these beliefs. I mean the hypocrisy that is present in how [...]
I am Me and You are You
Posted by Ruda in Society on 19. Nov, 2009 | 2 Comments
The rules and ideals we hold to be true for ourselves and the ones we seek to impose on others must mirror one another. To do otherwise is hypocrisy. To expect a certain treatment while we treat others differently is hypocrisy. When this imbalance exists, the reactions we have to rules and [...]
Out of Sight, Out of Mind
Posted by Ruda in Society, Unrelated Musings on 07. Nov, 2009 | 3 Comments
Is the value of a cute and familiar animal greater than that of an unfamiliar animal? I’m defining familiar in terms of closeness to humans. Of course this varies across cultures as well. Eating a dog or cat would seem unthinkable to most people in the United States, but it is [...]
Better You Than Me
Posted by Ruda in Relationships on 13. Oct, 2009 | 1 Comment
One of the core beliefs that every person holds, whether they are aware of it or not, concerns a basic fact about human nature. This belief will either be that human beings are self-interested and individualistic, or that we care about others by nature and not just ourselves. Which side a person chooses will largely [...]
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