Why is it that we are compelled to do what we have been forbidden?

Answer 1

The Freudian view would be that when something is forbidden, we try consciously suppressed. Thereby giving mental energy to that particular object. It finds a way into the subconscious and erupts as desire. Its like saying don't think of a white monkey.

Answer 2

Typically, many of the things that are "forbidden" are things that we naturally tend to desire. Sexual desires, particularly those that one's culture or religion have deemed taboo, rise from the essence of our being. Yet, most cultures and religions have a vested interest in controlling us as much as possible. The punishments for violating a taboo can be quite extreme in some countries. We all are aware that adultery can result in decapitation in some countries.

The fact that so many of our cultural and religious taboos forbid things that we are, by nature as human beings, bound to desire is quite problematic. This alone creates much allure and attraction to the forbidden.

There is also the issue of individual will. Many people wish to assert their individuality, their sense of self. They wish to affirm, "my will" over the oppressive imposition of "Society's will" or even "God's will". We are attracted to the forbidden as an affirmation of our own life force and our uniqueness as indviduals.

The real question has to be then, "Why does that which brings pleasure to consenting adults need to be forbidden ever?" Where no harm is caused, it would seem the imposition of punishment upon those who find pleasure in what pleases them is itself the evil.

Answer 3

We are compelled by our emotions, moral values, principles and ethics. Forbidden by the society and religion

Answer 4

I don't think we're compelled. I think the Devil works harder than God. God believes in us to do what is right and let's us choose. The Devil tries to sway our decisions. He's a good salesperson and can appear to be very seductive.

Answer 5

the most simple answer is that we are driven to do the forbidden for the exitement of it.....we get a rush out of it....
Good luck

Answer 6

I think its a human intinctive behavior, humans dont like limitations, and thats not a bad thing, humans or something within huamns desire something more, so by applying limits, you limit that human desire

I hope this answers your question,

Answer 7

Because of freedom. We are free to do WHATEVER we want, therefor we do what we have been told not to. To prove a point.

Answer 8

it's the old story of the flesh vs the spirit of god... our spirit wills to follow the call of God but our flesh wills to follow the flesh...thus hollywood will never go broke.

Answer 9

Because I don't think people like being told what to do.

Answer 10

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