Societal opposition

I was recently having conversation regarding societal constraints and the effects of opposing these constraints, and found it fairly interesting. So I figured I was give some insight into my own personal philosophies regarding the issue.
Also see my rant on manners and politeness for more on this philosophical view.

As long as one is giving into social conventions, and agreeing with a pre-designed set of rules that were put in place without any consideration to the individual, and without noticing an individual's existence, but instead viewing the world as an organization rather than a community of many, one cannot truly win.

It is only once one opposes the masses that victory becomes a possibility. When one conforms to societal constrains, defeat is not necessarily at hand, but victory is completely out of reach as no competition exists. Victory cannot take place without opposition. My views don't strive for agreeance, or feel the need to be praised or proven right, but I have a higher chance of victory than general society as I choose not to conform. I choose not to conform in a different manner than most "individualistic" people these days do. Those who choose not to conform through outer appearance, such as clothing, are in reality conforming to one-another. I choose to separate myself through philosophies and mindsets. Although I may have millions at my opposition, I emerge victorious because I make the conscious choice to have opposition.


Although many may portray agreeance to these previous statements, they are really just portraying another form of conformity through the need of acceptance. It is only once one cements within themselves personal philosophies on issues and areas such as this that they can truly call themselves indivualistic.

Ezekiel 25:17

'The path of the righteous man is beset on all sides with the iniquities of the selfish and the tyranny of evil men. Blessed is he who in the name of charity and good will shepherds the weak through the valley of darkness, for he is truly his brother's keeper and the finder of lost children. And I will strike down upon those with great vengeance and with furious anger those who attempt to poison and destroy my brothers. And you will know that my name is the Lord when I lay my vengeance upon thee.'