I loved the story of Huck Finn and its symbolism. What an excelIent and important essay, which goes beyond the typical review of a novel. I needed to read this today; it has not been an easy time. Doing good has a high cost.
Doing good when the (moral) authority says good is bad is always a problem. A very difficult place to be, a lonely place to be. The lonelliness and estrangement from family, friends, most everyone that you know can make it seem that your conscience has misled you.
Yet, you keep on trodding on that lonely path, because this is the path of goodness and truth. Deviating from it would be a denial of self, of your values and your beliefs.
I know from personal experience how difficult being good can be, when I hold old-fashioned liberal views on a host of issues. Liberal views that are humane and speak of dignity of persons and of animals.
It is difficult to be good when everyone around me views liberalism with animus, disdain and makes a mockery of it. There are times I think I have entered a bizarro world; there are times I think that I am losing my mind.
I'm grateful for this heartfelt response, Perry. What you say resonates with me. While we must remain aware that we might be wrong on any number of issues, so, too, must we not abandon our deepest convictions when confronted with inconvenience and discomfort. To remain true to ourselves, to live in integrity, is the quest of a lifetime.
I loved the story of Huck Finn and its symbolism. What an excelIent and important essay, which goes beyond the typical review of a novel. I needed to read this today; it has not been an easy time. Doing good has a high cost.
Doing good when the (moral) authority says good is bad is always a problem. A very difficult place to be, a lonely place to be. The lonelliness and estrangement from family, friends, most everyone that you know can make it seem that your conscience has misled you.
Yet, you keep on trodding on that lonely path, because this is the path of goodness and truth. Deviating from it would be a denial of self, of your values and your beliefs.
I know from personal experience how difficult being good can be, when I hold old-fashioned liberal views on a host of issues. Liberal views that are humane and speak of dignity of persons and of animals.
It is difficult to be good when everyone around me views liberalism with animus, disdain and makes a mockery of it. There are times I think I have entered a bizarro world; there are times I think that I am losing my mind.
Then this essay says otherwise. Thank you.🐦🦜🕊
I'm grateful for this heartfelt response, Perry. What you say resonates with me. While we must remain aware that we might be wrong on any number of issues, so, too, must we not abandon our deepest convictions when confronted with inconvenience and discomfort. To remain true to ourselves, to live in integrity, is the quest of a lifetime.
Yes, so true. I concur.
This was recommended reading from someone else. I can see why they recommended it. A thoughtful and excellent post. Thank you
Thanks for taking the time to read and comment.