Dear editor,
This topic is about values. First, let me explain the intention is never for people to agree or disagree. The purpose is for people to understand. Understanding is the key to how your response will be.
A person's values determine who they really are, and what to expect of them. The individual values define one’s character. Values are principles or standards of behaviour, or an individual judgment of what is important in life.
Character is the mental and moral qualities distinctive to an individual. Every moral act consists of three elements: the objective act (what we do), the subjective goal or intention (why we do the act), and the concrete situation or circumstances in which we perform the act (where, when, how, with whom, the consequences, etc.).
Many people live in a relationship with people they do not understand. That is why many marriages end in divorce, friendship do not last. I will now portray some examples for you to define who you are, and for people to understand you (not to agree or disagree).
A man or a woman can be a good provider, but if he or she has nasty and bad conduct, will you marry people like that?
A man or a woman can be very caring and great lovers but they cheat on you whenever an opportunity arises, will you marry people like that?
A man or a woman that you may not find attractive and does not have much money, but they are honest, respectful, loving, and conduct themselves respectfully, would you marry people like that? Your values in life will decide what you are willing to accept or not, or what you find good or bad.
What do you expect from a leader of a country? Must he or she only have education, or should he or she have good moral conduct and values that people can look up to?
The big question is, what is moral for you? Is abortion or homosexuality or adultery ok for you to live with once that person has money?
Can you marry a drug dealer if he or she is loving to you, and as long he or she sustains you financially, regardless of how he or she has attained wealth?
Can you marry a man or woman who is rich, loving and caring, and is a good lover; is very honest, but they do not believe in God, and hate Christianity?
These are the things when you involve yourself with a person you should know and make it your business to find out before you enter into a relationship. Your passion for moral values will determine your quality of life.
The conclusion is that what you accept is what you deserve. Choices have consequences, choose wisely.
The Patriot Miguel Arrindell
