[faithhopecharity]

Even if we were to accept this simple statement, can anyone suggest a cure, a way to force equality of all peoples, that isn’t worse than the alleged problem? I respectfully submit that permitting all people to strive to achieve their individual goals , limited only to prevent harm to others, is the best attainable social policy ( with, yes, a “ safety net” for those who are genuinely unable to contribute sufficient goods or services to others so that they may sustain themselves decently, such as the seriously disabled). Trying to force equality necessitates a confiscatory police state. Also, it fails to recognize that not all people have the same goals - nor does everybody value the same things in life. People are not cattle or sheep. Indeed, we are taught that God’s given each of us different gifts and abilities and talents... And that God hopes we will each make good use of what he’s given us
And, that God loves each of us as individuals with free will— He did not design us as identical clones all confirming to one cookie- cutter design for life. As (a practical as well as) a spiritual matter, people’s individualities require recognition, appreciation, and the liberty of expression in this life.

[Talisker]

Even if we were to accept this simple statement, can anyone suggest a cure, a way to force equality of all peoples, that isn’t worse than the alleged problem? I respectfully submit that permitting all people to strive to achieve their individual goals , limited only to prevent harm to others, is the best attainable social policy ( with, yes, a “ safety net” for those who are genuinely unable to contribute sufficient goods or services to others so that they may sustain themselves decently, such as the seriously disabled). Trying to force equality necessitates a confiscatory police state. Also, it fails to recognize that not all people have the same goals - nor does everybody value the same things in life. People are not cattle or sheep. Indeed, we are taught that God’s given each of us different gifts and abilities and talents... And that God hopes we will each make good use of what he’s given us. And, that God loves each of us as individuals with free will— He did not design us as identical clones all confirming to one cookie- cutter design for life. As (a practical as well as) a spiritual matter, people’s individualities require recognition, appreciation, and the liberty of expression in this life.

Dear Pope Francis, READ THAT