Two Wrongs Don't Make a Right

“As soon as men decide that all means are permitted to fight an evil, then their good becomes indistinguishable from the evil they set out to destroy.”

= Christopher Dawson

As children, we were all told the phrase that familiar phrase: “Two wrongs don’t make a right.”

This idea is one of the primary themes of the Venerable Series.

We are all aware of the hate that permeates our social discourse, particularly from behind the safety of social media platforms. Hate is being flung in reply to hate. No matter what side of an issue one is on, it seems that hate is the primary weapon.

In these contentious times, people no longer seem interested in appealing to an opponent to possibly change their opinion. They are more interested in punishing them for not being in agreement to begin with.

Rather than respond with a thoughtful argument for one’s point of view, insults are thrown about as if they are entitled, as long as someone believes they are “right.” This behavior only lowers everyone to the same distasteful level, no matter what they believe.

If you would rather insult someone you disagree with rather than calmly argue your point of view, as well as listening to their argument with an open mind, you are wrong no matter what you believe.

The books in the Venerable Series can help us realize this.

Most truths can be stated simply. The more complicated something is, the more suspect it becomes. “Two wrongs don’t make a right.” Simple.