RE: But how good are we really??
October 10, 2017 at 11:25 pm
(This post was last modified: October 11, 2017 at 1:02 am by Catholic_Lady.)
(October 10, 2017 at 8:13 pm)Whateverist Wrote:(October 10, 2017 at 3:00 pm)Aroura Wrote: I think some of you are being a bit hard on her. They are legitimate wonderings. Asking questions is a very healthy thing.
What is interesting to me is that this line of reasoning in the OP is what eventually lead me to realize that free-will isn't real. We don't chose to be good or bad. We just are what we are. And good and bad are both totally subjective, depending on who's POV you are looking from.
To answer the OP, I didn't answer your poll, even though I read it, for some of the reasons you are wondering. I try and be the best I can, but I am not comfortable labeling myself as a "good" person. I am a fortunate, lucky person. That's the best way I can think of to describe myself.
Good questions, CL. I hope it spurs more good conversations.
Got to say that I just can't be bothered to dwell on morality. I'd rather live an interesting or a beautiful life than I would a morally exemplary life. That said, when a moral choice arises it can be motivating. But I can't be arsed to go around looking for causes to throw myself behind. I'd rather have a life. Somebody should give that a try.
That's an interesting way of looking at it. I guess I've always seen it the other way around... that morality plays a huge role in living a "beautiful life."
As einstein put it: "The most important human endeavor is the striving for morality in our actions. Our inner balance and even our very existence depend on it. Only morality in our actions can give beauty and dignity to life."
"Of course, everyone will claim they respect someone who tries to speak the truth, but in reality, this is a rare quality. Most respect those who speak truths they agree with, and their respect for the speaking only extends as far as their realm of personal agreement. It is less common, almost to the point of becoming a saintly virtue, that someone truly respects and loves the truth seeker, even when their conclusions differ wildly."
-walsh
-walsh