Right or Wrong

Right or Wrong ….

I have been thinking about these two words, “Right” and “Wrong”, since the past few years. I find it very interesting because the gap of “right” and “wrong” is as thin as a membran in term of thickness. Or in other words, it is almost invisible, almost unperceivable. But, the difference is always there, just the matter of how sensitive our mind to digest the situation and how meticulous our eyes to look into it.

The word “right” based on http://www.dictionary. com has several meanings, such as “in accordance with what is good, proper or just : right conduct”, “in conformity with fact, reason, truth, or some standard or principle”, “correct in judgement, opinion, or action”, and etc…. while the word “wrong” has several meaning as well, but all the meanings are in negation with the word “right”. “not in accordance with what is morally right or good”, “deviating from the truth or fact”, “not correct in action, judgement, opinion, method”, and etc…..

Is there anything that is definitely “right” or definitely “wrong”?

The following examples help me to understand those terms better.

First, Hittler believed that all his actions in the past were right. While most of the other people in the world untill today still believe that those are wrong. Were all his actions wrong? You might say “yes, it was” according to the definition given above and the humanity point of view. Or you might also say “no, it was not” if you are thinking from the other point of view based on the reasons why he did all his actions.

Second, Robin Hood and all his followers believed on the thinking that what he is doing is right, He stole from the riches, who mostly become rich illegally, and gave it to the poors. Such a kind hearted man, helping the poors by putting himself in the border line. Everybody praised on him, such a big hero. However, the law has another opinion that what he did, stealing, is definitely wrong.

Right or wrong is only a perspective. Actions, rules, regulations, and this very short writing are both right and wrong. It depends on which perspective we look into a situation from. Make up your mind and eagle view everything we are facing with for a better understanding.

Cheers