I have to choose between the remaining loyal by following the orders that I am given and a firm belief that following them harms those I am obligated to support.
Which carries more honor?
2006-08-08 19:38:07 · 18 answers · asked by Matthew S 2 in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
Honor is not the issue. You can receive honors for doing vile things and be humiliated for doing what you know is right. An animal is rewarded for obedience and whipped for following its own instincts. If you want to successfully be a trained animal, then follow orders. If you want to be a fulfilled human being, then follow what you know is right. When religion is involved, this is known as becoming a martyr. If you follow orders, you may get promotions, raises or other bribes. If you follow your heart, you will have a life of your own but will have to pay the price. It's a painful choice to have to make and nothing anyone can say will make it any easier.
Most people choose to do what will benefit them personally. This is the tragedy of modern society. You're not alone. This choice presents itself to everyone in some form or another.
Some years ago, I chose that I would never do anything for the sake of some outcome. What I do has to be for its own sake. This has resulted in very tough circumstances from time to time. But I've never regretted it. For the most part, I think I'm much more satisfied with my life than those that go for the carrot or to avoid the whip.
Hope this is of some help to you.
2006-08-08 20:09:57 · answer #1 · answered by beast 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Does the obligation of the duty fit the crime proclaimed, first of all. Secondly, who are you honoring, you took an oath to protect the people of society, each individual should be treated the same. When did any Good Peace Officer question between duty and obligation. This is rather an uneducational question when any morally inclined person looks at the big picture, which obviously you missed is we are all the Lords children. Why step on a fallen brother or sister for any duty or obligation. My soul would make my obligation while on duty or not to help another, because that's how this country started. Speading the word that has been set aside for the works of evil, starting with our schools, pledge allegance. Next our money won't have In GOD we Trust on it any more. So what do you think is more important obligation or duty.YOU MAKE THE CALL!
2006-08-08 19:56:47 · answer #2 · answered by Dudley 1 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Honor is about the bigger picture. When this is over would you be pleased that the you played a major part in freeing your fellow man. So So many people die over there just because so and so don't like them. Millions if something isn't done. It is the duty of all men to aid in the cause of freedom for other people. I am not oblidged I am honored to do my part in this. When I was a child Women and children were basically owned and controlled by the man. We were obligated to obey the every command out of obligation. I am thirlled I am free to choose what I like and don't like. I don't have to be a secretary or a clerk at a store. I don't have to be isolated at home like a cage, being a dutiful wife. I can be what ever I want to be.
I was in that small group of women in union construction finishing sheetrock. The things that were done to me at work were insane, but I stood up for myself and it stopped, but I was never accepted as someone that belonged even 2 years ago when I stopped doing it. Even though they needed their token minority, I eventually got squeezed out by the mexicans. But that's okay, now. I was physically having a hard time with the demands of the job.
So I have seen in my lifetime what freedom is, It is fantastic.
2006-08-08 20:00:06 · answer #3 · answered by Sue 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I'd choose to put a sash of honor to obligation.
Duty is for me a guideline you always have to make sure you meet.
It's like a law you have to follow to please your superiors.
So wether or not it's against your belief,you've got to follow it since his word is the law.
Obligation on the other hand is freewill.You're exposed into a situation wherein you're torn between doing the right thing or take what you thought is the best prerogative to the advantage of self interest which may be good to you but unfair to the other.In this category,you are aware of the cause and effect and how you handle finally is that human voice in your heart.So for practical reasons,in here I put more weight.
"nothing honorable than a man who practices and believes in his doings for the betterment of all.. "
2006-08-08 19:56:53 · answer #4 · answered by cascadingrainbows 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
rock and a hard place, man. I'd say not following the orders would be the way to go, "I was just following orders" has lost lives and wars, and if you can see where they are harmful, you can't in good faith follow them. you will probably pay for your decision, those issuing the orders probably won't understand, but in the end, you're the one who will have live with your concince. before you make a decision, tho, talk to your superiors, there may be issues at stake here that you know nothing about, and that will have a great effect on your decision.
2006-08-08 19:44:36 · answer #5 · answered by Deek 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Do not obey orders that go against your beliefs. The greatest atrocities in history have been committed by people just following orders. You are not a tool, you are a person with a brain and morals, use them.
You have loyalties to something greater than a person giving you orders.
2006-08-08 19:41:14 · answer #6 · answered by D 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Your first obligation is to the brain God gave you. We are lucky enough to have the power of reason. Ultimately, you are accountable for your actions, and if your reason is telling you that the orders you are given are not reasonable, it is your duty to refuse. Even if you mind leads you astray (for instance, if you misjudge a situation) any mistakes you make out of a sincere desire to do the right thing are forgivable.
2006-08-08 19:47:53 · answer #7 · answered by MissM 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
one thing wrong in the world today is that too many people will only stand up for what they believe in if it's convenient you can help no one if you are not true to yourself doing it there is no honor in lying refusing to follow orders may not be necessary however objecting to those orders may be in order and may relieve you of that duty without dishonor there is no one that should think themselves so great as to ignore a conscientious objection
2006-08-08 20:00:13 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
Do the right thing. A true hero does what is right, despite it's popularity. Only you can determin what is right, for yourself.
Sometimes the right thing goes against authority. Thankfully, Ive never been in that position. I'd say look within yourself and listen to your gut.
2006-08-08 19:44:08 · answer #9 · answered by ? 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
sounds like you are in the military. FOLLOW THE ORDERS! The last thing you want is a dishonorable discharge. Youll never be able to get a job.
2006-08-08 19:40:56 · answer #10 · answered by cmil8 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋