thesis Thesis on Controversy and Positive Change

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A theological analysis on change, controversy, and the faith, by Adolf Gotthold, Acolyte and Theologian.

 

Long have we known hierarchy is a constantly evolving creature. It has many faces. It has many names. It has many personalities. The structure of any system, regardless of its fundamental foundation, is ultimately subject to change with the sands of time. It will inevitably succumb to alteration. It is a phantasmagorical thing- change. Change is one of society’s greatest fears, often viewed as an enemy to stability, yet it is the fuel of the people, crucial to the longevity of any healthy system of order.

 

Controversy oftentimes falls hand in hand with the progressive winds of change. As controversy sets in, change comes to pass in response. Yet, like change, controversy is often viewed as toxic to society: toxic to stability, and even morality. Yet, as change is crucial to maintaining social balance and ensuring any system remains absolute- remains alive, so too is controversy. Whomever said that controversy harmed all men has lied. Controversy is in fact crucial to provide a stark contrast between the moral majority and the immoral minority which is the cause of controversy. 

 

All mankind is inherently moral, with the same goal to obtain eternal splendor at the time pleasing to our creator. Yet, as sheep that have strayed from the vigilant shepherd, so too are men whom stray away from commandments, and transgress such holy doctrines. This, one may decree, is controversy. A correct assertion. However, for morality to be measured, one must have such a negative scale to contrast to the moral majority, to highlight the true goodliness of the people whom hold true to their faith, to morality, and to spirituality.

 

Why then, we must ask ourselves, do we so criticize the very existence of controversy? 

 

Here’s my opinion on the matter. We ostracize the concept of controversy because we fear. We are terrified of controversy taking hold of ourselves. We fear becoming the subject of controversy. Return to the ultimatum of morality then. If all of us are inherently moral, then why do we stray? Our creator instilled within us what is known to mortal men as free will. Free will to stray or to remain in a state of grace. The right to stray from holiness and away from piety. 

 

Controversy is the classification we grant to those whom we had previously believed to be of a higher level of piety, those we should expect to remain true to the faith, to morality, and to themselves. Because of the existence of free will, controversy is fundamentally inevitable. Controversy should then, not be perceived by the moral majority as a pox on their own personal morality, rather, than the Segway into change for their own existence thanks to the example of those whom have done wrong. While is holds true that those whom have stirred controversy have fallen from grace, the moral majority have not in fact strayed. You should take comfort in your own morality, and the competence it takes to remainpious. You, along with the rest of the moral majority, are called to respond to controversy with a humble spirit, a contrite heart, and an indifferent perspective, and to inevitably utilize the controversial subject to bring about a change for the good. To peacefully, quickly, and effectively bring out change in society- in the pursuit of ultimate morality and benevolent holiness.

 

Therefore, why ostracize the existence of controversy? 

 

Why not simply respond?'

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