2006-08-06 04:05:05 · 19 answers · asked by Anonymous in Social Science ➔ Sociology
Not worth my time or thuoght
2006-08-06 04:08:59 · answer #1 · answered by mary_llinas 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The urge to “get even” is universal. Individuals as well as nations seem to have a natural tendency to want revenge for insults, persecution and acts of violence. But a look at world history, current events, and even at our own individual lives shows that, rather than resolving the original issue, acts of retaliation tend to make matters even worse—extending the cycle, provoking additional hostilities, escalating the level of violence, and creating needless suffering. The question is: Are there alternatives to this cycle of conflict? Human beings may be “hard-wired” for revenge, but does that mean that it’s the only possible reaction? Are there ways to transform the urge to retaliate into something positive. Are there ways to reconcile differences without violence and to break the cycle?
I am 50 and female. It took me until 6 years ago to realize that revenge takes up so much time and heart. And what did I get in the end? A little chunk of my inherent goodness shattered.
2006-08-06 11:10:37 · answer #2 · answered by rrrevils 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Revenge is an extension of survival of the fittest. Those that are able take away from those who cannot stop them. Those who were wronged then improve themselves in some way, form or fashion so that they may overtop those who have wronged them. At this point, the initial taker must then defeat the upstart either proving that they are the fittest or, if they lose, then the fittest will have risen to the top. A nice cycle of smash and defend.
2006-08-06 11:14:46 · answer #3 · answered by Shell 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The major roles of revenge are:
1. repairing one's damaged self-esteem
2. frightening the perpetrator of a perceived wrongful act into staying away from you (thereby, not repeating the act or similar acts and that does not work because it usually backfires.)
3. Sharing and spreading misery and anger.
The latter two roles are the reasons why revenge is negative at best and ineffective, at the worst. Obey God by saying a prayer for the person who wronged you. He stated "Vengeance belongs to me. I will repay," God's promises are true.
2006-08-06 11:21:03 · answer #4 · answered by Jess4rsake 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
revenge is a way of re-asserting control over a situation, or even your life. when someone wrongs you, they take control away from you. nobody likes to feel like they don't have control over their life, or that they are weak and can be used and hurt. revenge is a way of saying "you took control from me, now I can take it from you. I'm still strong."
of course, the stronger reaction is to let it go, prove you are above that, and that you have enough control not to let it get to you. but that's also very hard, and requires a lot of REAL strength
2006-08-06 11:10:43 · answer #5 · answered by mistrydder 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Revenge is a dish best served cold
2006-08-06 11:13:42 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Revenge is sweet is only for people who hold grudges. thought of taking revenge is a a silent killer. it eats u from inside. better forgive and 4get.
2006-08-06 11:09:40 · answer #7 · answered by sam 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Revenge - pack it away - can only lead to more pain
2006-08-06 11:08:36 · answer #8 · answered by Red Robin 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I prefer to serve it cold, as in don't act immediately or rashly. It must be carefully considered in order to reap benifit as well as satisfaction.
2006-08-06 11:35:34 · answer #9 · answered by Ricky J. 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
some people think PARITY is a way of fairness.
For those people REVENGE offer a solution.
Is that what you were asking?
2006-08-06 11:09:13 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋