Essential #1

The divisions we have created in our society cross social, economical, and racial boundaries. We have been unknowingly conditioned to alienate those who don't comply with the standards set by the environment around us. Divisions are present in issues such as homosexuality where homosexuals are viewed as stains on our nation. Because of this erroneous notion set forth, we have excluded homosexuals from the human right to join in matrimony, ultimately dividing our society through social inequality. Discrimination is extremely common and ultimately, a main cause of the divisions present today. While racial discrimination is not as intense as is was decades ago, it is still an issue that thickens that wall of division. For example, people of color tend to have a lot more difficulty obtaining a position of merit compared to their Caucasian counterparts. As a whole, we have inadvertently adopted the motto 'Survival of the Fittest' in our lives. In turn, we have created a capitalist society where division sprouts from as well. We refuse to promote equality among all citizens and would rather continue to work solely and selfishly towards benefiting ourselves. While the middle and low class workers work hard and get nowhere, the higher class continues to obtain more wealth than is necessary. Not only does this create division, but it also brings about hostility between the two classes. In the end, it is our complacency and our decision to conform to standards set forth by society that creates division around us, and perpetuates it as well.