Does Equality Exist in Nature?

Not at all. In nature, there is no equality, nor can there be. If everything were equal, existence itself would be impossible.

Nature thrives on diversity, i.e., on different species, different roles, and a system in which everything complements and balances everything else. Even within a single organism, there are countless differences. Our bodies are built on inequality: some cells serve as brain cells, others as muscle cells, some carry oxygen, while others digest food. Each part plays its own role, and together, they form a functioning whole.

If nature had made everything equal, there would be no development, evolution, or motion. Differences create interaction, exchange, and completion. The key is not to erase differences but to use them correctly.

At the level of human society, equality has been and continues to be one of the most debated and fought-over concepts. People have demanded equality in all aspects of life, in law, resources, education, and opportunities. It remains a central issue in politics, economics, and social structures. But if there is no equality in nature, then what kind of equality should we strive for, if any?

First, if nature itself made us different, then we should understand that trying to enforce artificial equality by making everyone identical goes against nature. Instead of eliminating differences, we would be wiser to enhance them and use them for the benefit of the whole. Equality in human society is thus not about making everyone the same but about ensuring that each person gives their maximum contribution to society based on their unique qualities.

A person who is stronger, smarter, or more capable in certain areas should use those strengths for the benefit of the whole. Someone else, with different qualities, contributes in their own way. This is the only real way to achieve equality and balance in human society.

Based on the video “Equality – Spiritual States with Kabbalist Dr. Michael Laitman.” Written/edited by students of Kabbalist Dr. Michael Laitman.

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