Equilibrium isn’t a state of harmony. Peace and harmony is when
multiple potential influences exist without coming into
conflict. Everyone agrees, or agrees to disagree. Sometimes
“agreeing to disagree” simply isn’t possible. Sometimes
something is too important for people to just believe as they
will without being challenged. Some things are just worth
fighting for. It takes immense wisdom to know what those things
are and when to debate, argue or fight, however. When it comes
to conflict resulting from a basic difference of world view some
people possess the innate wisdom, even at a young age, to know
when to be content in their own beliefs and let it be. Others
refuse to back down or are perhaps simply afraid of not being
heard or understood. Sadly, more often than not, people are just
too apathetic to participate in an argument. In some cases one
can sympathise with an aversion to get involved in a debate,
especially when your own established beliefs are in question.
Very often people just don’t have the