'Today I would like to speak only about what I consider most important: justice, conscience, human dignity, and caring for those who need our help,' the believer summarized his statement.
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Your Honor! Today, I would like to speak not about evidence, legal norms, or the circumstances of the case. Enough has already been said about those. I would like to speak about something I consider important for every person, regardless of age, education, nationality, political views, or religion. I would like to speak about justice.
Probably, there is no person who has never once in their life wondered what justice is. Each of us desires to be treated justly. We want to be understood accurately, evaluated honestly, and judged according to who we really are, not based on someone else’s assumptions.
This longing has existed as long as humanity itself. As one statesman once said, “Justice is the eternal concern of humanity.” And that is true. Throughout history, people have sought justice: they have created laws, courts, and different legal systems. Eras, states, and social structures have changed, but the desire for justice has remained unchanged.
Today, symbols of justice can be seen in almost every courthouse. Themis, or Justitia, is depicted blindfolded and holding scales. Her covered eyes symbolize impartiality; the scales — the ability to carefully and honestly weigh everything placed upon them.
In my view, this is a deeply meaningful image. It serves as a reminder that a just decision is not born of emotion, prejudice, or the opinion of others. It is born when a person is able to assess the facts impartially and make a decision according to conscience.
Personally, I do not consider such a longing accidental. As a believer, I am convinced that it is implanted in each of us by our Creator. It does not depend on a person’s nationality, origin, gender, or convictions. When a person acts in harmony with his conscience and with justice, he feels inner peace and satisfaction because he knows he has done the right thing.
Throughout history, even people far from Christianity have often made just decisions, precisely because they listened to the voice of …