IF ONE DOESN'T TAKE A STAND, CHOSE A SIDE, DOES ONE SEEM UNCARING?

It's hard to take a stand sometimes. To say "I believe in THIS". I DON'T believe in THAT". It means sticking up for something, and having the facts to back it up and not being afraid of criticism. It means you believe in yourself enough to not lose sleepless nights if one or many turn against you saying, "What you believe is totally wrong."

If you don't chose sides, does that mean that your opinion isn't worth much or that you see both sides as possibilities?

I highly admire people who believe in something and stick up for it. But I cannot always be that way. When I am confident about knowing most of the facts, or when it is a personal viewpoint dealing with feelings, people, comunication, I can stick up and fight. But if I am not 100% informed about something, about politics or history or geography or factual information, I don't feel I can say THIS IS RIGHT, because honestly, I am not completely sure.

I believe however that everyone needs to have a say, everyone needs to be heard and everyone may have something in their opinion that may be of value. I try my best, and although it is not the strongest voice heard, at least it is always better than total silence, total indifference.

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Comment by Maureen Page on February 6, 2009 at 12:31pm: True civilization will unfurl its banner in the mid-most heart of the world whenever a certain number of its distinguished and high-minded sovereigns - the shining exemplars of devotion and determination - shall, for the good and happiness of all mankind, arise, with firm resolve and clear vision, to establish the Cause of Universal Peace.
~ ‘Abdu’l-Bahá

Comment by lotusalivelight on February 6, 2009 at 11:23am: What if your survival depends upon your being Forced to make a choice, stand for a side, but BOTH "sides" are a bad choice, not only for yourself, but for the 'world?' Then there is no "Choice" at all, except survival, and you will always be forced to choose the lesser of the two evils, for your own survival... This is the 'double whammy' facing the whole world... And there is no one and no where to turn to alleviate the horrific predicament of stupidity and abuse all around...

Comment by FRANK FERRUCCIO CHARLES NIERO on February 6, 2009 at 11:00am: LOVE of God and all others and even self is God's Law - PEACE cannot be obtained without LOVE - PEACE is the only way to live together in harmony - YES all FAITHS CAN LIVE IN peace even NOW -
If they make up their minds to follow God's ways and get along with each othe, HELP each other - help the poor - stop greed and hate of each other - live a life of PEACE AND LOVE.....

FROM - Frank F. C. Niero - NOAHS ARK PROJECTS - Web site www.noahsarkprojects.com.au

Comment by Tree on February 6, 2009 at 10:27am: There are things I can accept at the moment and some others a can´t accept. But may be I will accept them later, having deeper and wider view.
Everything changes - the world and my thoughts about it too.
Be happy!
Jana

Comment by Stephanie on February 6, 2009 at 9:38am: Both mind provoking thoughts that I was very happy to read. Thanks to both Alice and 2D Steve for your wonderful comments.
Thanks
Stephanie

Comment by 2D Steve on February 6, 2009 at 7:11am: When something grabs your attention, you will just go for it!

what I mean is, those who are passionate about what they believe in, spend alot of time and energy manifesting a structured system in their head.. and it becomes like their programming..

its like art or sports: after awhile, it just becomes as natural as breathing..

some people breathe sports, some breathe art, some breathe peace, and some breathe hate..

everything in life is a seed for your mind..

the question is

which seeds will you water...

:)

Namaste Stephanie!

Dz