It is regrettable that, in most cases, history classes in schools and universities are limited to memorizing dates, events, and facts about prominent figures.
- It is regrettable that, in most cases, history classes in schools and universities are limited to memorizing dates, events, and facts about prominent figures.
- Here we can see an important detail: in a democracy, it is vital that there be internal elections and elections where the people choose their leaders.
- It is better to have a country where laws are applied equitably and not a disorder where criminals, terrorists, drug traffickers, and loafers are treated with privileges.
There is little analysis of the context, and that causes us to miss the opportunity to learn from the mistakes of the past.
Quite the contrary, we keep repeating the same mistakes, albeit under different circumstances.
Let’s look, for example, at the case of World War II.
We can recall that Germany invaded much of Europe and that, under the leadership of Adolf Hitler, many Jews were murdered.
But: How did that psychopath come to lead Germany? Why did he become the absolute leader? It is worth noting that, at the beginning of his political leadership, the German people felt that Hitler could bring them peace and prosperity.
The people felt very happy with the reforms proposed by the Führer. However, he was the absolute leader.
It is never mentioned that the Nazi Party held internal elections to see if there was another leader who could continue his administration.
Here we can see an important detail: in a democracy, it is vital that there be internal elections and elections where the people choose their leaders.
The absence of internal elections is a clear indicator that things are NOT going in the right direction.
Throughout Latin America, we have had politicians who have defeated (at the ballot box or with weapons) bloody and ruthless dictators.
However, over time, that new “leader” who promised the moon ends up being the same as or worse than the previous one.
For example, we have the case of Cuba with Fidel Castro governing after Batista. That is why we must be very careful with politicians who come with very liberal ideas and offer many benefits “in exchange for nothing.”
It is better to have a country where laws are applied equitably and not a disorder where criminals, terrorists, drug traffickers, and loafers are treated with privileges.
In matters of religion, we have seen that faith—or rather, religions—should not be closely tied to power.
The Muslim Expansion and the Christian Crusades are strong examples of events that should not be repeated.
It is obvious that there must be respect for people’s beliefs and customs, but a particular religion should never be imposed, nor should people be prevented from practicing their faith. Obviously, under no circumstances should one mock the faith of others.
What happened at the opening of the Olympic Games with the representation of the Last Supper of Jesus Christ is another example that we have not learned much.
Now we have a large number of programs and documentaries that provide different perspectives on past events.
I think it would be very beneficial to take a little time, now and then, to watch that kind of programming.
But we must apply the same concept on a personal level.
We cannot spend our lives repeating the same mistakes.
It is necessary to see the positive and the negative of everything we have done throughout our lives in order to learn, fix, and improve.
Blessings!
By Manuel Rosario, Industrial Engineer and Speaker manuel.rosario.gomez@gmail.com
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