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OF VALUES AND STANDARDS
It certainly can
be argued that values and standards are relative things. This, of course, is
because individual societies set their own standards based on their own values.
Yet, as part of the human race, there must be some basic values and standards
that set humanity apart from other species.
In every culture and in every religion, the belief is that man has been created
in the likeness of his maker. Whether one is religious, therefore, or only spiritual,
his values and standards must be based on what is spiritual if not religious.
Though they do not have the same faculties that were given to mankind, even
animals have certain rules by which they live. Strange, in isn’t it? Well,
believe it. In the forests, the animals confine themselves to certain specific
areas. They move about in specific groups and even have selected mates. If animals
have rules and some form of code of conduct, what about man?
In the earliest of times, and even within living memory, people did not depend
on written rules or laws in order to conform to acceptable standards of common
decency. Even before books were written, there was a certain order in society
which was grounded only in practice, but which was adhered to without question.
Yet today, with volumes upon volumes of written laws and codes of conduct, breach
rather than observance is the order of the day.
While according to religious beliefs, we are living in evil times, “Kal
Yug” as it is called in Hinduism that does not mean that man must accept
the deterioration that is taking place. There are always choices.
Should we have standards and values or should there be a free for all! The choice
is ours.
President
Hendy.
Meeting of 18th March, 2004
Attendance: 76.5%
Fellowship: Rot. Stan joined Rotary 22 years ago – Congrats Stan!!
Guest: Deepak Dawar
Club Service: The Club has been invited to a Public Board Meeting of the SWRHA on 18th March, 2004 at City Hall.
Club Website has been updated and can be viewed in the first week of April.
The family day at Mayaro was very enjoyable and the President wishes to see more members the next time.
A joint meeting is to be planned with the RC of Chaguanas.
Community Service: A child’s wheelchair has been donated to the Lady Hochoy School ,Penal.
Fund Raiser:
Rotary Clubs Southern Car Rally is on the 23rd May.
Start: Mid Centre Mall
Finish: Screamers 2
Theme: “The Environment.”
A major sponsor is still required.
Sponsorship is $300/car.
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