"A special place of infamy is reserved for those who, in time of greatest moral crisis, maintain their neutrality" Dante (Paraphrased)

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[–]magnora7 2 insightful - 1 fun2 insightful - 0 fun3 insightful - 1 fun -  (1 child)

"You're either with us or against us" are the words of a tyrant trying to generate more supporters, in my opinion.

The idea neutral can't exist, is exactly what those who thrive on conflict want us to believe. They create both "sides" and you are forced to pick one, and thus are controlled by the mainstream regardless of which of the two pre-defined options you select.

They fear nothing more than you finding out a new ideological route toward truth that isn't controlled. That's why Jesus was such a powerful figure in history, because he did exactly that.

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I think the emphasis is on the people who do not do anything to help anyone when there is a need. For example, if you see someone being mugged but you do not help the victim, then you are being neutral. Another similar saying is "The world will not be destroyed by those who do evil, but by those who watch them without doing anything".