One has to ask is the power of honor driven by corruptible
greed or is it a moral process that was developed in the past and can still be
applied to modern standards and values? The answer is often hard to figure out
but worthwhile looking into as this word has been misused for centuries and not
quite understood.
Because honor has been often misplaced or abused it
is denounced in some societies and looked upon as a dreaded custom that must
not be given the considerations implied. Considerations that are implied and
often imagined yet not really earned. Honor does not come without criticism and
to some degree judgment of character, influence and respect.
It is usually based on rational or courageous behaviors
or in many cases acting out on the presence of informally structured morality
laws or today’s formally written statutory laws. Some refer to honor as an
ingredient for religious purposes as it casts a shadow on the principles
contained within the Bible and other holy scriptures. Certainly there are
direct correlations to various religions as the word honor has been used to
describe behaviors since the beginning of time.
One could argue the opposite of attaining honor is
to be shameful. Hence there are certain qualities attached to the word that may
lose translation or definition as cultures changes and influences customs and
practices. The level of acceptance within the moral compass of individuals
falls within a sphere of morality and values contained within such a circle of
life.
A good example of such travesty in the translation
are “honor killings” which some accept as a way of life and others condemn and
call it murder. The
simple notion, for instance, that violence against defenseless women cannot be
regarded as honorable yet in some societies this is acceptable. Regardless, it
appears the power of honor has played a significant role in cultures and
history of moral revelations and revolutions of the past and today.
The use of violence against enemies
and formidable foes creates situations that are considered honorable and reminds
us that violence, although scary and tyrannical in nature, is a tool of
enforcement to prevent homicides and other felonious violations of the laws.
As time evolved this process the
state [government] became stronger and at one point justifies the use of force
as an honorable act while all the while, they keep society from having its say.
Under those conditions, honor has been transformed into a source of empowerment
that is carried under the banner of honor.
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