Brotherhood
Equality.
The word the idea of equality strikes fear in many hearts.
Not just racial equality.
No.
But intellectual, cultural, physical, and gender equality also strikes fear.
How could someone be afraid of being equal?
Being equal means I am not unique.
I am not special.
I am not chosen.
I don't get a break.
I'm not first in line.
I am not the best.
No more entitlements.
Notice how there is a lot of "I" in these thoughts?
"I" as opposed to "us."
Human beings are unique, as far as we can tell, in that they can hold two opposing thoughts in their minds at the same time and believe both of them to be true.
I am special; therefore, mankind should serve me.
The rest of humanity was placed on this earth to maintain my position as leader.
If you are so superior, you should be serving mankind, ensuring its happiness, freedom, and justice.
Equality.
Thinking and saying you are the best is a good indication to the herd that you are not.
Our journey to brotherhood has only begun.
It received some good press, including a news announcement back in the 1950s.
Like a voice in the wilderness that echoes between the trees, 'I am a Man' pricked up the ears of those asleep.
Far too many fell asleep after those voices of freedom were taken away from the world's consciousness.
Too many thought the fight was over.
The battle with inhumanity was over.
It was only a round of a fight that has no end.
Fear.
Fear is a terrible thing.
It will make people do terrible things.
Fear will make people deny the truth.
That's why it's such a potent weapon for those who profit from fear.
Realize those who profit from fear it's their only source of income.
They know not of any other trade than fear.
Fear.
Let us trade our fear for compassion.
Let us trade our fear for what love demands of us all.
More.
Love wants us to understand there are no boundaries to its reach.
Love is the future.
Fear no more, my sister, my brother.
We are right by your side together, facing the future together.
Drop hate be hope.
Peace
Daniel J Frey aka Toby