Timequake said:I have come to think that human nature is internally evil, something born within the human being. It is the emotions such as love, care, and devotion that are assimilated throughout our lifetime. Jealousy, insecurity, manipulation, these are not feelings that are taught, these are natural. Evil is more of an instinct than anything else, a defense mechanism to you will. It is up to the individual to suppress these feelings, rise above them.
Snoozin said:Are you evil?
Timequake said:Every person has evil qualities. I get jealous when someone does something better than me, I get insecure when I feel neglected. These things root from the evil inside us. Now am I malicious? I’d like to think not, but then who ever wants to admit to that? Being evil is one thing, and acting on it is another, we have the choice.
Snoozin said:I agree with you, I just view humans as basically good, and when we do something bad, it's just a mistake. Granted some are bigger than others. I was just curious why you defined humans as evil, as is the evil aspect of us is inherently stronger than the good aspect of us. ?? Just curious, that's all.
I don't have much kid experience, but I've watched my nephew grow up (he's 4 today), and he just so full of kindness and compassion for other people. He doesn't know prejudice or hatred (yet). That's why I tend to believe we're born good, and then life can get the better of us at times.
Timequake said:I understand what you’re saying, it makes sense. I just believe that people are born evil, it's an instinct, it's just there hibernating until recognized or provoked. Human nature is selfish, controlled by the pleasure-ego, wishing to obtain everything they desire. Evil is there to help you cope when these things aren’t obtained. Your nephew is too young to make sense of these thoughts. For example, when he feels jealous when he has to wait for the swing, how is his evil helping him cope? Most likely by crying, this is the only reaction he knows, as he grows older he will find that there are other ways to act out this jealousy, saying the swing is dumb, pushing the kid off the swing so he can go, etc. But as he grows he is also learning love, care, courtesy, and kindness, all suppressing these urges to act upon his evil.
Does that make sense to you? Hopefully that gave you a better idea of what I am trying to convey. Sorry if using you’re nephew as an example offended you.
Snoozin said:Anyway, yes, everyone has some evil (although that's kind of a harsh word) attributes. I get jealous, enviously, petty, and want to act on those, but I don't. I think most people are like this. I've only met one person who is entirely self-absorbed to the point I think he is a true sociopath.
Timequake said:Please don't say Bush...
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