Einstein advocated socialism, a system that crushes innovation and mandates conformity. Clearly, brilliance is contextual. But assuming he said it, it’s a great quote on blind obedience.
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The claim that either you must forgive an unrepentant monster OR be consumed by hatred is an illogical false alternative. It’s entirely possible to refuse mercy to the guilty while remaining a peaceful and serene person. In fact, it fosters inner peace and serenity to name evil for what it is, treat it as such, refusing to pretend otherwise–and then move on.
Forgiveness of the unforgivable isn’t something that will enhance your inner peace; self-delusion is never the road to mental health.
Some people reply that you cannot move on with your life if you don’t forgive.
Why do you have to pretend that a monster isn’t a monster in order to move on with your life?
It’s a tribute to your lost or murdered loved one to call a spade a spade, in defense of the victim.
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A meme says: “The left hated Charlie Kirk because they say he was transphobic and homophobic. The left love Palestinians who are openly transphobic and homophobic.”
Good points. You have to understand: Leftists in power care nothing for gays, trannies, blacks, women or anyone else they elevate to a victim status. Leftists and “Democrats” elevate demoralized, vulnerable or downtrodden people in order to advance their own money and power, something they could never acquire without exploiting others via the coercion and manipulation of government. And the poor saps who cheer these 21st century Communists on simply do it to virtue-signal, to gain approval from others who are as clueless and misinformed as they are.