In class, Professor Bugarin said that violence and war are embedded in our culture. Unfortunately, they are considered as a cultural phenomenon. As we grow up, our family and school environment teach us the moral values and the ethical standards because they want us to become better individuals. Through these moral values, we are able to learn about the difference of what is right from wrong. However, isn’t it ironic that the world is becoming more violent and people are more engaged to war? As a matter of fact, whenever I watch news, there are reports about mass killings and murders and I hardly see news about people doing good things to others. It seems that some of us have forgotten about the moral values and the ethical standards.
Economics, territorial ambitions, evil leaders, political ideologies, and strategic concerns are factors that trigger violence among the different countries around the world. Adolf Hitler had these factors in himself when he was still alive. These factors made him a very powerful man. He used his brain to achieve his dream. During his time, a lot of people died because he allowed violence to reign in order to get what he wanted. He conquered Germany and got rid of the Jews. Some people had no choice but to follow him because they were afraid of him. Good thing I was not born at that time yet because I don’t think I would have survived.
I think that “evil things” happen around us because we are not brave enough or scared to stand up for our rights--- for what we believe in. Yes, it is our duty to follow or obey orders of our leader/s. However, if we feel, know and believe that they are not good for everybody’s welfare, we have to practice our right to object and say “no”. Perhaps, it is time to end violence and war because they have caused so much chaos in our lives. But the question is, can we do this?
Honestly, I’m quite worried because this kind of culture goes on and on. I’m wondering about how our future will turn out if they continue to shape or control the society.
Economics, territorial ambitions, evil leaders, political ideologies, and strategic concerns are factors that trigger violence among the different countries around the world. Adolf Hitler had these factors in himself when he was still alive. These factors made him a very powerful man. He used his brain to achieve his dream. During his time, a lot of people died because he allowed violence to reign in order to get what he wanted. He conquered Germany and got rid of the Jews. Some people had no choice but to follow him because they were afraid of him. Good thing I was not born at that time yet because I don’t think I would have survived.
I think that “evil things” happen around us because we are not brave enough or scared to stand up for our rights--- for what we believe in. Yes, it is our duty to follow or obey orders of our leader/s. However, if we feel, know and believe that they are not good for everybody’s welfare, we have to practice our right to object and say “no”. Perhaps, it is time to end violence and war because they have caused so much chaos in our lives. But the question is, can we do this?
Honestly, I’m quite worried because this kind of culture goes on and on. I’m wondering about how our future will turn out if they continue to shape or control the society.
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