We Still Haven't Figured This One Out Yet!

Although we may know more than ever before, there are still so many unanswered questions. Is there a God? Where do we go after we die? What is the correct way to govern a country? These types of questions go beyond scientific inquiry. They, as far as we know, cannot be proven or even answered in one way. Therefore, a variety of opinions are inevitably formed based on personal belief. While these opinions do openly exist, we still have not figured out how to accept them and withhold judgment. Today, people will fight for what they believe it. For example, all over the world, the United States is fighting for the right for countries to have a democratic government. With all of this going on, I cannot help but wonder if anyone is really right. Often times, we are quick to go against something that seems so foreign to us. Without even investigating other arguments, we write a view off as morally and ethically wrong or even evil. However, if people are happy with what they believe, and it works for them, who are we to go in and tell them they are wrong?

 I think that as a society, we have been groomed to think that we are always right and everyone else just needs to see our side. While I am not saying that is always the case, we really shouldn’t be forcing our views onto other people. We cannot simply come up with an answer to one of these unanswerable questions and expect everyone to have the same opinion. In a way, we need to learn how to keep to ourselves. Sure we can think one idea is right, but people halfway around the world should be able to agree with a contradicting idea without the hatred and judgment of other people. However, I do not think that this will ever be possible; people are too eager to stand up for their own ideals. While I admire this, this pride makes it hard for people to be open to new things. But we never know, anything can happen.