Obedience

Obedience is essential for human societies to survive.  Obedience makes it possible for the 7 billions humans living on this earth to work together without completely wiping each other out.

A certain level of obedience is what makes our country so mighty.

With Obedience, comes Power, the power of the one being obeyed.

While it is important to learn obedience, it is also important to learn when not to obey.  

If we are asked to do something that violates basic principles of right and wrong, we are not required to obey.

In World War II the world learned the awful human tragedy that follows absolute obedience to that which is wrong in Germany.

It’s hard for those of us who were raised in a atmosphere of strict obedience to learn when to disobey, and to find the strength to stand up to someone you’ve always obeyed, because you realize that they are not asking that which is right.

It takes super human inner strength.

The hard part is learning when to obey, and when not to.  We have to learn right and wrong for ourselves as much as possible.

Sometimes Obedience is essential for survival.

Sometimes, you have two masters and you have to choose between them.   Sometimes, you have to choose the more righteous path.

Neil Kressel wrote some insightful essays on the subject in the book, "Mass Hate:  The global rise of Genocide and Terror."    Yes the title is awful, and the subject matter is painful.  But it's better to read of the awful and painful that to have to live it for ignorance.   If you have the stomach, I recommend it, otherwise, just smile and nod.