Trismegistus
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Trismegistus said:In terms of society, there are those who believe that personal responsibility is the key to a working society.....each of them, willingly owning their words, actions and reactions as a means to the development of an ordered, yet free society. These people usually believe that their current situation is based on decisions that they, themselves, made. They attach their outlook for success based on what they can do, themselves, to improve the situation.
There are others who believe that society, is responsible for the well being of it's denizens. They assert that others have, through various means or disaster, have caused their current situation. They attach their outlook for success to the limitations of what society can do to improve their situation. They rely on the wisdom of the collective to keep an ordered, yet free society.
Do you have any suggestions that are not cliche' based? Something real world usable instead of rhetoric. Not to seem combative, I don't think you can solve complex problems with simple solutions. I know of one for starters. Too many people (I'm in this bunch) lie to themselves. If you [not you personnally, I'm just pontificating] can be concious of this one human trait, the picture [of life around you] tends to be a little more in focus. It is for me.Originally posted by cnredd:
But for those who are born far away from the finish line have two choices..
1)Stand still and complain about your situation.
2)Suck it up and start walking.
Now nothing's impossible, I have found for when my chin is on the ground,
I pick myself up, dust myself off, and start all over again.
Don't lose your confidence if you slip, be grateful for a pleasant trip,
And pick yourself up, dust off, start over again.
Work like a soul inspired until the battle of the day is won.
You may be sick and tired, but you be a man, my son.
Will you remember the famous men who had to fall to rise again,
So take a deep breath, pick yourself up, start all over again.
Trismegistus said:You must forgive my poll's vagueness. It is a question designed to cause people to think about how they view social responsibility. I should have been more specific. I should have added that choosing one does not preclude the other, rather it would be more important than the other in that person's view. It can be quite revealing.
Trismegistus said:In terms of society, there are those who believe that personal responsibility is the key to a working society.....each of them, willingly owning their words, actions and reactions as a means to the development of an ordered, yet free society. These people usually believe that their current situation is based on decisions that they, themselves, made. They attach their outlook for success based on what they can do, themselves, to improve the situation.
Trismegistus said:There are others who believe that society, is responsible for the well being of it's denizens. They assert that others have, through various means or disaster, have caused their current situation. They attach their outlook for success to the limitations of what society can do to improve their situation. They rely on the wisdom of the collective to keep an ordered, yet free society.
Trismegistus said:I understand that these are gross generalizations, please bear with me. It is my hope to get people to ponder how they view their social responsibilities. For some reason, this topic, at times, can be heated. I merely wish to spark thoughtful dialogue.
Trismegistus said:This model translates in to many different areas.
For example:
If I am battered by my wife, who is more responsible?
a. Her father who beat her daily as a child?
b. My wife, for battering me?
Trismegistus said:If I am a Christian and I take offense to a small buddha statue being displayed behind the counter in a convenience store, who is responsible for my feelings of being offended?
a. the store owner for displaying the statue?
b. Me for being offended
Trismegistus said:or
If I am a child in grade school and I recieve a kindness award because "it is my turn" or because "every one deserves an award", is that a good thing or not?
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