Something I read started me wondering whether all the evil committed by humans is balanced out by the good. I realise that my use of terms is problematic and that I haven't defined whether "good" or "bad" is defined by outcome or by some absolute set of rules and so on... But the human condition has been on my mind a bit lately as I've had occasion to be appalled at my own poor behaviour and that of others.
Age old questions, I know, but are some people worse than others? Or is it just the results that matter and individuals remain morally neutral?
Posted on: 12 February 2005 by Lomo
Most human beings are endowered with a checks and balance system which is called our conscience. When this is in good working order ie unaffected by alcohol, drugs and the like, we examine ourselves to see what will be the effect of our reaction to situations.
However the stress and pressures of modern society are gradually eroding our sensibilities so that we now are becoming more and more intolerant and suspicious of our fellow man.
This results in bigotry and racism and an unfeeling approach to situations we feel we can ignore.
Of course when an event such as the Tsunami occurs we can salve our collective consciences by contributing in some way to help alleviate the suffering.
There are many instances throughout history of the State making "evil" decisions "on behalf of it's citizens", and of brave men resisting.
To resist or balance evil we must have Statesmen at the helm of the World's nations. There are precious few around today.
Posted on: 12 February 2005 by Berlin Fritz
OH you mean possibly that a madman is less sincere than you ?
