An interesting thing about words and phrases that we use is perhaps semantics. Semantics is defined as the study of how meaning in language is created by the use and interrelationships of words, phrases, and sentences. Dalam kata-kata lain, the meaning of words la. Haha, an example is something my church group was discussing today. We were talking about how life was unfair when an excellent point was raised. Before stating the point, I pose this question to you, the reader. Is God fair?
I know, some of you may not believe in God or the same God that I believe in but think about it objectively for the moment. Think about what the word "fair" means, what is it's connotation?
The answer to that? No, God is NOT fair. Now, before anybody starts stoning me, let me explain, God is NOT fair, however God IS just. The difference between the two is based on based on the meaning of the words.
An illustration to show the difference is this. Suppose you have two people who sit down to eat. To be fair would be to give both equal portions of rice. But suppose that one person can only eat 1/2 a bowl of rice, while the other can eat 2 bowls. To be just would be to give both what they can eat.
In other words, being fair is without reason, you are fair without considering complexity, without taking into account human nature. To be just; however, is to judge and do accordingly with reason and conscience.
Semantics. Interesing ain't it? =p