I am inclined to believe that there is evil in the world, and it is manifested in all of those leaders and their followers whose cruelty we cannot understand. I would like to believe that their existence can be explained by the premise proposed by Yehuda Berg in his eye-opening book Satan: an Autobiography. But maybe they're simply grotesque mutations. If the first, then we have something to learn, something to correct, so there is hope. If the second, there is no choice but to excise them from the human race, for indeed, they only exist in the human race.
Great perspective flowing from your privileged position as an observer of history… but I thought the current regime in Pretoria was going to get chewed out a bit…however you left it alone…aretheyworsethan the commies you were taught to fear?
My point was to laud Madiba. In my last two paragraphs, I speak about the fact that his successors have not been able to meet his standards. Today's South Africa appears to be a failed state with respect to good governance and ethical government. Corruption and violence are rife. Madiba's goals and ideals lie by the wayside while South Africans remain divided and stratified. A sad legacy for a great leader and visionary. Gran abrazo!
I am inclined to believe that there is evil in the world, and it is manifested in all of those leaders and their followers whose cruelty we cannot understand. I would like to believe that their existence can be explained by the premise proposed by Yehuda Berg in his eye-opening book Satan: an Autobiography. But maybe they're simply grotesque mutations. If the first, then we have something to learn, something to correct, so there is hope. If the second, there is no choice but to excise them from the human race, for indeed, they only exist in the human race.
Agree that pure evil exists. Just look at the political and religious cults that fill our streets!
Great perspective flowing from your privileged position as an observer of history… but I thought the current regime in Pretoria was going to get chewed out a bit…however you left it alone…aretheyworsethan the commies you were taught to fear?
My point was to laud Madiba. In my last two paragraphs, I speak about the fact that his successors have not been able to meet his standards. Today's South Africa appears to be a failed state with respect to good governance and ethical government. Corruption and violence are rife. Madiba's goals and ideals lie by the wayside while South Africans remain divided and stratified. A sad legacy for a great leader and visionary. Gran abrazo!
It is stark reminders nder of the fallout of our times in comparison
A wise & thorough commentary on today’s unfortunate situation. Where are the heroes when we need them so desperately?
Indeed!