The Basics–Why We Are Different It has been said that we are three kinds of people. We are who we think we are; who others think we are, i.e. our reputation; and who God thinks we are, i.e. our character–who we really are. We are told by scientists that 98.6% of the DNA of a human being is the same as that of a chimpanzee. If that is true, and I believe them, then the difference between a human being and a chimpanzee is the remaining 1.4%. Therefore, it would seem to me that, within our DNA, lay the determining factors of our race, color, levels of intelligence, creativity, talents, motivation, aka drive, and all those many other inherited factors that make us and the chimpanzee within us born different from one another. Then there are the different lands or countries into which we are born, our environment (both physical and social), and our homes. Last, but certainly not least, there are our parents along with all the internal factors that made both of them who and what they are. Up to the point after our birth, when we begun our transition from the parental nest, none of us had any choice or control over any of this–absolutely none; the preponderance of our character for the rest of our life was established, to be subsequently honed, sharpened, and hopefully enhanced by what we see, experience, and learn from then on until our death. Needless to say, the effects of parenting notwithstanding, we are in control of and responsible for that part of our life–the enhancement of our knowledge, the building of our character, the achievement of our goals, and our destiny–all within the limits of our abilities and circumstances in life. All of the aforementioned attributes combine to format our world view, determining our opinions and actions from birth to death. Jesus has said (paraphrased), “As you think, so you are”. Our Holy Bible tells us we are all born equal in the eyes of God. Our Constitution tells us we are all born equal in the eyes of the law. It is immediately obvious, however, that in reality, we are not all born equal. Mentally and physically, we come in all shapes and sizes with vastly differing talents, abilities, and levels of intelligence. I believe, the world belongs to all of us–not just a privileged few. Within reason, to the best of our abilities, the strong should help the weak, the rich should help the poor, and we should all help each other. I admire drive, ambition, and success. I despise sloth, greed, avarice, dishonesty, and slavery in any form. I firmly believe in the Words of the Lord when He said (again, paraphrased), “To whom much is given, much is expected”. He also said (again, paraphrased), “Feed the poor. As you do to the least of these, you do to Me”. You may not believe in God, and you certainly have that choice; but these rules, those of God, lead to a happier and more prosperous country, a happier and more prosperous world in which to live, and a happier and more prosperous life for everyone,. Isn’t this what we really want, rather than a course of self annihilation? It is these basics that are behind the many subjects I have thus far discussed as well as those to be forthcoming in the future.
Posted on: Tue, 09 Sep 2014 13:28:34 +0000
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