Put your act together and be a human being.

I recently watched an episode of The Nature of Things by David Suzuki, which focused on Arctic wolves. In this episode, a lone female wolf found a den to give birth to her five pups. Unfortunately, the den was located within the territory of a large wolf pack. The pups were killed and eaten by the other wolves while the mother watched from a distance, powerless to intervene. This harsh reality is a stark example of the nature of things.

This scene led me to reflect on the impact of warfare. Imagine a bomb falling from the sky and obliterating an entire family in a distant village, merely because they belong to a group considered an enemy. What is the difference between this and the predatory behavior observed in nature? Is this our “nature of things”? If so, when will we evolve beyond such patterns? For thousands of years, we have claimed to be superior to other creatures, yet we remain entangled in social crimes against one another. We continue to kill each other over differences in color, race, nationality, religion, and even sexual preference.

Who are we, and why do we believe we are superior? Is it due to our education, or is it inherent in our nature? How can we advance on the ladder of civilization to prevent killing each other over our differences?

Despite millions of years of civilization and progress in various fields, why do we still struggle with these primal shortcomings? Does this stem from the influence of the groups we belong to, or is it related to personal insecurities and preferences?

Consider another example from the wild. It is common to see a fawn being consumed by predators such as wolves, cheetahs, or lions. In these situations, the mother and other community members must flee to survive. The main issue is their inability to defend against predators, and this is simply part of the natural order. The helplessness is so profound that it cannot be ignored. We might use our intellect to dismiss this by saying that the animals lack comprehension, but the core issue remains.

Now, picture a bomb falling on a village and killing an entire family. Their only crime was belonging to a group at war, regardless of their personal stance on the conflict. When you are powerless to prevent the death of your loved ones, it mirrors the helplessness experienced in nature. Yet, as humans, we possess the capacity for deeper understanding and emotional responses. We can hold grudges and seek revenge, driven by the profound pain of losing a loved one. This cycle of retaliation—”you kill mine, I will kill yours”—ultimately leads to greater loss for humanity as a whole.

It is high time we evolve beyond this nature of things. If you find yourself driven to cause harm, remember that the “pups” belong to humanity. Justifying harmful actions as a group is akin to the behavior of a pack of wolves. Your compassionate nature allows you to help those in distant lands, demonstrating your capacity for evolution.

Despite our advances in civilization, emotionally and spiritually, we remain primitive. Our killings are not driven by survival, unlike predators in the wild, but by other motives. After millions of years of evolution, if we are still killing our own kind, it raises questions about our direction and the effectiveness of modern weaponry.

The pain of love loss is a universal experience, whether one is a wolf, deer, or human. The key difference is that humans can empathize with others’ pain and recognize the wrongness of causing harm. Unlike animals, humans have personal agency in their actions. Speaking out against political and revenge killings should be a matter of human rights.

The times have changed; swords and spears are no longer in use. Today, warfare often involves killing innocents, whether through suicide bombings or drone strikes. Modern conflicts are characterized by nuclear and chemical weapons. If we are to engage in conflict, it must be over clearly defined issues that do not harm innocents. Even in the name of religion or nationalism, causing unnecessary suffering constitutes a spiritual crime.

It is crucial to prioritize humanity over rigid group identities. Understanding humanity as a whole is essential to grasping spirituality. If you resist this perspective, it may reflect an excessive attachment to group identities, which are inherently political. True spirituality requires a focus on personal justice over group affiliation.

The philosophy of belonging to exclusive groups has long been a source of division and has often worsened conflicts. It is time for individuals to take a leap of faith and evolve. Embrace your role as part of the larger human family and contribute to a more just and compassionate world.

As human beings, we possess a profound capacity for understanding, particularly when it comes to the matter of love and loss. Unlike animals, we can harbor grudges and seek revenge, driven by the immense pain of losing someone we love. This cycle of retaliation—”you kill mine, I will kill yours”—raises the question: who truly suffers in the end?

Humanity itself is at a loss. It is high time we evolve beyond this primal nature. If you feel compelled to cause harm, remember that the “pups” or “fawns” are part of humanity. Justifying harmful actions as a group is akin to the behavior of a pack of wolves. Instead, embrace your compassionate nature and use it to help those in distant lands. This demonstrates your evolution as a human being.

Despite millions of years of civilization, emotionally and spiritually, we still remain in a state of wilderness. Our acts of violence are not driven by survival needs, as they are in the animal kingdom, but by other motives. After such extensive evolution, if we are still killing our own kind, it raises doubts about our progress and direction, especially with modern weaponry.

The pain of love loss is a universal experience, whether one is a wolf, deer, or human. The key difference is that humans have the ability to empathize with others’ pain and recognize the wrongness of causing harm. Unlike animals, humans have a personal say in their actions. Therefore, opposing political and revenge killings should be a matter of human rights.

Times have changed; swords and spears are no longer relevant. In modern warfare, it is often innocent lives that are lost, whether through suicide bombings or drone strikes. Today’s conflicts involve nuclear and chemical weapons. If we are to engage in war, it must be over clearly understood issues that do not harm innocents. Even in the name of religion or nationalism, causing unnecessary suffering constitutes a spiritual crime.

We must prioritize our humanity over rigid group identities. Understanding and embodying humanity as a whole is essential to grasping spirituality, regardless of religious affiliation. If you cannot see beyond your group identity, it indicates an excessive attachment that is inherently political. True spirituality requires a focus on personal justice over group allegiance.

If your nationalism or religion teaches that you are superior to others simply by belonging to it, consider the politics and realities of life. You share the same oxygen, the same capacity for procreation, and the same fundamental genetics with others, regardless of race or color. At a deeper level, we are all made of carbon. What distinguishes us is not religion or nationalism, but our compassionate character and spirituality.

Believing oneself to be superior to others automatically labels one as prejudiced. If you take pride in this prejudice, it is time to prioritize spirituality over mere theology in your daily life.

I am not addressing entire groups based on religion, nation, race, or gender. Instead, I call on individuals, one person at a time. The root of our problems lies in a distorted sense of belonging. If your sense of belonging is confined to a specific group rather than humanity as a whole, it is time to evolve and lead humanity to a higher level.

Groups may resist this change because it threatens their political power. Therefore, the decision to evolve must come from individuals. The philosophy of group allegiance has not worked, and it has often worsened the situation with political and religious influence. True progress will come when each of us takes a leap of faith and evolves beyond group identities.

If you exercise your free will, you are already the CEO of your life. As such, you cannot allow group identities to hinder your personal evolution. Today’s evolution demands equal human rights. If your group pressures you into committing spiritual crimes of prejudice, shouldn’t you question them about equal human rights? Embrace your humanity before you embrace any other identity, whether Muslim, Christian, Canadian, Pakistani, black, or white.