In contracts between countries, or even between individuals and companies, we can say that this is what a contractual society is.

What I am saying here is that this is the basic reality.

In that context, even a promise or a temporary business transaction can be said to involve a contract. And if that is a form of dependence, then that transaction must always meet expectations. Therefore, in the West, even when buying something small, there are stories of lawsuits. Because it is a form of dependence, if expectations are not met, lawsuits are filed to secure one's own interests.

This is also true for contracts related to infrastructure and essential goods. If an electricity company does not supply the expected amount of electricity, consumers in the West will file lawsuits to protect their interests. This is because they are in a bad form of dependence.

This kind of cycle sustains Western society, and as a result, contracts exist not so much to prevent lawsuits, but rather as a symbol of (a bad form of) "dependence" that has changed shape.

In Japan, it is often said, "In Western societies, if you don't have a proper contract, disagreements will arise and lead to lawsuits, so you must create contracts carefully." While there is some truth to that, the underlying reason is that contracts themselves are a form of dependence on others (in a bad sense), and people desire to create more dependence in order to gain more from others.

And this kind of dependence is caused by a lack of autonomy and creativity in oneself, which forces one to depend on others. In a sense, these are pitiful people, but even so, interacting with them can lead to troublesome situations.

Let me give an example.

It is common for couples to cling to each other. They become sulky, ignore each other, or become irritated and angry when things don't go their way. There are many people who are troubled by such partners. And in such cases, they are usually lacking in autonomy. They depend on the other person and want to be given things. Therefore, they become unhappy when they do not receive what they expect.

With a couple, it is possible to separate. However, countries cannot move.

If the same thing happens between countries, it can easily lead to war, and land and property can be completely taken away. In the case of marriage, larger countries or regions may provide assistance, but no one will help in conflicts between countries. If one side loses, as the saying goes, "the victor is the righteous army, and the loser is the bandit army," and the losing side will lose everything.

In this world, conflicts arise from dependence, and dependence is used to conquer others. And what manifests as a concrete form of this dependence is "contracts."

This form of depending on something through "contracts" is not the ideal state of human beings. Because it is a form of dependence, dependence is something that should be overcome.

Autonomous people are not bound by contracts to the same extent. While there should be a minimum level of contracts for self-protection, it is not ideal for certain contracts to restrict one's freedom of action. This is because people have free will.

As long as this contractual society continues, I do not think God will be pleased with the continuation of this world. And there may be times when change is demanded. I think this will become clear in the future.