The creation of a "humane society" is a very difficult task. It can be attributed to the fact that all of us have very different meaning of what is humane. Also, what is considered humane may change within a society.

Today, individuals from all walks of life believe our society is less humane than before. The amount and type of murders and other crimes have only magnetized these beliefs. Television may be allowing us a greater look at these criminal behaviors. Some people live in fear because of some of the not humane activities our neighbors, or their associates may engage in.

As a society, we decide what is "humane." Sixty years ago, the U.S. majority who had voting rights had no problem with Jim Crow laws, and the derogation of African Americans. The treatment of African Americans back then was deplorable and will always be a shameless scar for this land. Yet today the U.S. has taken it upon themselves to depose of leaders from other countries, who engage in the same activities or allow it to happen. Is this acting in a "humane manner?" Well it depends what depends on your position. Those being oppressed may agree with the U.S., those leaders in their way may believe we are not humane.

Everyone has their own view on what is humane. Some may believe that capital punishment is a humane manner to deal with those who murders, others may not share this viewpoint. Stealing in some nations is punishable by a loss of a hand. Many in this country do not think this punishment is humane. We all have different thoughts about what actions our humane in ours and others' societies.

A lot of ministers states that they were called by God to the ministry. It is as if everyone else chose their profession, including the teaching profession. Also, ministers have an unfair advantage over the rest of us. A minister can claim your offerings as what God has commanded you to do. No disrespect, but open your eyes people. No one endures more than teachers. They deserve to make at least what upper management in Corporate America make. You cannot tell teachers in some school districts that they chose poverty, in the hopes of making all us better, and not apply the same standard to ministers. I am not saying ministers should not make $100,000 a year; however, teachers deserve at least that much in salary, if not more. Stop taking teachers for granted.

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