Chamber of Dual Deception
In a previous post, I ranted about how I can't stand the compartmentalization of people based on their beliefs, be it religious, political, or any other kind. It's just not my cup of tea to debate such topics with most folks as they automatically pigeonhole others and interact solely based on that 'compartment.' You know the drill: stuck in their ways, afraid to explore new ideas, and unwilling to see the world from multiple perspectives.
But there are always exceptions to every rule. I was happy to discover plenty of individuals who sought to dissociate faith from evil deeds committed in its name and spread the message that everyone should be judged by their actions, not the religious, caste, or ethnic group they belong to.
However, it's disheartening to see some of these 'peace messengers' I admired uphold prejudices against one group while they help another. I've seen countless comments and articles from people claiming to fight the caste system, but their propaganda causes more division, hatred, and misunderstanding among people.
Worse, they resort to using the same evil tool - caste - to incite hatred, which is as hypocritical as the Islamophobes they fought against. If you genuinely want to help the underprivileged, do so without causing further division or instilling more hatred. Instead of wreaking vengeance for the wrongs of the past, focus on equality and empowering everyone, regardless of their caste or community.
Don't hide behind your self-righteous masks or use fancy words to mask your arrogance and hypocrisy. If your philosophy requires you to have generalized prejudices, fight the root causes of the evil instead of the people who are victims of these systems.
This hypocrisy isn't limited to casteism; it can be found everywhere in society. When people condemn patriarchal practices in a certain religion, but turn around and criticize a woman for wearing a short dress or hold misogynistic views towards women who stay quietly in the background, they are perpetuating the same patriarchal mindset they claim to fight against.
In short, if you truly wish to achieve genuine change, leave your hypocrisy at the door and focus on helping people displaced by injustice, regardless of their gender, religion, or caste. Don't vilify entire communities, use hate speech, or create divisions in the name of activism or progress. Instead, unite people through love, understanding, and a shared desire for a better world.
Join the conversation:
- Let's unite in the fight against hypocrisy, whether it's in the realm of politics, general news, or the fashion-and-beauty and lifestyle sectors, where individuals may claim to champion progressive ideas yet overlook prejudices in their own actions.
- Instead of blacklisting entire communities based on misguided beliefs, we should strive for empowerment in relationships, promoting inclusivity, understanding, and love as the foundation for a better world.
- True change requires uprooting hypocrisy from the roots, transcending the boundaries of religious, caste, or ethnic identities, and working towards the general betterment of society, ensuring a more harmonious existence for all.
