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How do we really know what is good, or what is right? What is evil, or what is
wrong? Time for us to travel back in time and somewhat learn from the past.
Hello again, lovely earthlings! Welcome to another episode of "Who Are You Talking To" - a show
where we review the world, current events, and all kinds of subjects- in more
ways than one! We must critically think about any topic
that comes our way. We also have to review it with a global set of standards
before forming an opinion or judgment.
Good and evil are concepts.
They, actually, were also seen as ancient forces.. that have existed for centuries.
From the ancient worlds of Persia.. to today's modern ideas.. both concepts have
remained consistent and have been seen as an abstraction. I would still say
because we know these concepts from the past we need to pay respect to certain
religions because they have maintained that "goodness vs evil" morality
factor, for the benefit of humanity.
Mr Pessimist: Not really!
The belief systems helped create
war, famine, sexism, racism, hunger, terrorism, and the plethora of
molestation cases. I mean that's even applicable now.
Mr. Optimist: Belief systems are not just religions
.. and even if they are they were and probably still are a necessity
of our time and communities. Every time-period of human civilization has
presented a new "branch of thought".. which- if you look at current trends can be
inspired by technological and scientific advances.
On another note though..
These doctrines (or ideological or religious systems) don't actually promote any form
of a direct violence. These (violence) "acts" are usually prescribed as an 'effect'..
if caused by an external party or by ourselves within ourselves.
While we're describing this, guys...
can we talk about how these belief systems in the past have..
Mr P: So, according to religions and philosophy..
evil was basically based on ignorance, ignorance of truth.
And, evil behavior
itself was an aberration, one that defied any understanding. The path of evil was
known as one of confusion, and excessive desire which is related to greed.
In some religions- good and evil are one of the same, but evil is usually seen as the
absence of good! Many wars have been fought in the name of evil as a cause to
"manifest dominance" and destroy competing forces.
Kind of like the "freedom" wars of today..
.. or "conquer" (conquest) wars of yesterday.
Mr O: So, according to religions and philosophy..
.. goodness is intrinsic to human nature and is ultimately based on the natural
love, bonding, affection that people grow to feel in other people. In some
religions though good and evil are one in the same, BUT good is usually seen as
the ultimate dominant force.
Many wars have (also) been fought in the name of good but
that is only to destroy evil- to attain salvation, or even sometimes to defend
yourselves from evil.
(Next Episode) -> Now that we visited the past and we come back to the present again.