War. An act we humans have participated since we learned to wield weapons. It is when two or more groups of individuals have differing viewpoints. Who owns this belong to? Why do believe in such a silly thing? Why must you do this? Are you in the right? These are the basic reasons we go to war. I may have left out some facets of it to make it more simplistic, but in essence, that is what it is: people who are not like-minded trying to change each others' views.
And is this something that should be justified? Is it right to kill on another to force change?
I believe it isn't. The reason we try to change others is because we, as a collective whole, are always trying to reach perfection, to evolve to become greater. But what is perfection?
Perfection isn't something we can pin down. We have neither seen it nor given a reference as to what we should do to acquire it. And as history has shown us, no true way is the best for everyone. Take Hinduism and many egalitarian religions as an example. Hinduism is based on the principle that we are not equal. This has led to many feuds to try and convert followers of Hindu, since in religions such as Christianity, all men are created equal.
But are Hinduists wrong? Many seem perfectly content, never complaining, never griping? They know their place and that satisfies them. Is that truly so wrong?
It is only when we force others to change is when conflict begins. But as long as others are not harmed by your beliefs, and people are happy with it, why change?
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