Here’s a brief thought about rules and regulations.
The rules are there for the “takers” of society: those people who are always out for themselves, taking what they can to suit their own purposes. The rules prevent them from “taking” too much. They are an attempt to keep it fair for everyone. There is nothing wrong with that.
But not everyone is a “taker.” Some people – in fact, the majority of people – are “givers” to society: they help others, encouraging, educating and so on. Because of the current understanding of “equality,” the rules which are made for the “takers” are imposed on the “givers.”
A word on equality: the current understanding is that the same set of rules needs to be applied to everyone in order for it to be fair – to be “equal.” Whilst it may sound well and good, this actually isn’t right: it’s a simplification of something which is really much more complex. True equality is about individuals. Over time, as someone continues to be faithful in a certain aspect of life, they build up trust and the “rules” naturally need to be adapted: for that person.
For example, if someone has a reputation for stealing, it is not right to put them in charge of counting money in a bank. But a person who has been faithful in small things can be given more responsibility. If an ex-thief has managed to change their behaviour to build up a reputation for being trustworthy, perhaps they can be put in charge of something more. The rules change, but it is entirely fair because it is all about trust and responsibility.
We all give and take in life. Some people take to suit their own purposes; others take in order to give more. The rules should not prevent the “givers” from giving.
The rules are there for the “takers” of society: those people who are always out for themselves, taking what they can to suit their own purposes. The rules prevent them from “taking” too much. They are an attempt to keep it fair for everyone. There is nothing wrong with that.
But not everyone is a “taker.” Some people – in fact, the majority of people – are “givers” to society: they help others, encouraging, educating and so on. Because of the current understanding of “equality,” the rules which are made for the “takers” are imposed on the “givers.”
A word on equality: the current understanding is that the same set of rules needs to be applied to everyone in order for it to be fair – to be “equal.” Whilst it may sound well and good, this actually isn’t right: it’s a simplification of something which is really much more complex. True equality is about individuals. Over time, as someone continues to be faithful in a certain aspect of life, they build up trust and the “rules” naturally need to be adapted: for that person.
For example, if someone has a reputation for stealing, it is not right to put them in charge of counting money in a bank. But a person who has been faithful in small things can be given more responsibility. If an ex-thief has managed to change their behaviour to build up a reputation for being trustworthy, perhaps they can be put in charge of something more. The rules change, but it is entirely fair because it is all about trust and responsibility.
We all give and take in life. Some people take to suit their own purposes; others take in order to give more. The rules should not prevent the “givers” from giving.
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