Rules and Principles

A rule might be considered the way something has to be. A principle might be considered a proven or reliable way of how something is

Some organizations are about the rules and deciding who belongs and who doesn't based on how well they follow the rules.
Other organizations seem more intent on figuring out the best principles and building community among the people who subscribe to them.

Some people make decisions about who they will work for, date, do business with, befriend or worship with based on how well they understand and articulate the rules. And seem to follow them. Other people share experiences about their encounters with the principles as they understand them and seek to understand the principles better and learn about new principles.

I'm more inspired by organizations that explore principles. Rules have their place. I'm more attracted to people who share principles. And don't let rules get in the way.

I've heard that Christianity doesn't really make a very good religion (set of rules). It seems to set up better as a spiritual way (collection of principles).

But maybe collection of principles isn't grandiose enough to keep our attention.

A set of rules, though. That can get plenty grandiose.