Is violence part of the human nature?

Question

Look around the world, all these bad thing happening...
people killing people.... i was once told that all humans are born with good hearts. but i didn;t think so.... maybe we are designed to kill, maybe war leads to change, and we need to keep changing so that we are not overtaken....

Answer 1

Unfortunately, I believe yes, we are inherently violent and aggressive.

This makes sense when you look at evolution. The only way we could have survived was if we protected ourselves as a group, but when there are multiple groups, there will be only a limited number of resources that results in tension. Violence also forces us to find alternate solutions, which are to either kill off everyone else, get rid of the source of tension, or find alternate sources for the disputed object.

Another thing. This is sort of what I believe to be what everyone is thinking but no one has the guts to come out and say it. Overpopulation has always been a problem, so what if we didn't kill each other? What if we have developed violence as our own negative feedback loop, so that we won't over-stretch our resources?

I'm most certainy not saying that violence is good or even inevitable; I'm just saying its natural.

Answer 2

Human Nature Violence

Answer 3

Here's the difference, human is nature and nature is of this world. This world, is a world of pain and suffering that's why it's all around, but this is only fear and ignorance, the opposite of fear is what??. Violence is an attack on the nature of the human who knows not the self. I am

Answer 4

Unfortunately I do believe that violence is a part of human nature. But there is hope because we have these large brains that can come up with ideas like "love your neighbor has you love yourself," and the notion of peace. So, there is definitely a way of combating humanistic violent nature and history.

Answer 5

I think that the potential for violence is in everybody but that the events that bring it out is different in everybody. I think that basic human nature is to protect. If someone was threatening a member of my family I would resort to violence to protect them. Is that wrong? In an evolutionary sense we could not have survived without it.

Answer 6

Man, by nature, is capable of violence especially in in response to stimuli from the environment. Like, responding in kind to an attack to defend oneself or family. Much like any other animal. However, unprovoked violence is caused more by environmental influences rather than being a natural trait.

Answer 7

You have already anwer your question.Me,too think thats the nature of living.We are born equal but as we grow up we have so many challenges ...it goes from there.jealousy,failure,and even success that leads to violence.

Answer 8

Child violence 'accepted'
Michelle Nichols, New York
October 13, 2006
VIOLENCE against children is widely accepted as normal around the world, and at least 106 countries still allow physical punishment in schools, a UN report reveals.
The report said that 147 countries have not banned the punishment of children in other care settings and that up to 275 million children witness domestic violence annually.
"Legalised violence against children in one context risks tolerance of violence against children generally," UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Louise Arbour said.
"Violence against children is a violation of their human rights, a disturbing reality of our societies," she said.
The report said World Health Organisation data estimated that in 2002 about 150 million girls and 73 million boys were subjected to forced sexual intercourse and other forms of violence involving touch, while 53,000 were killed.
"Many people, even children, accept violence as an inevitable part of life," said the 45-page study by independent expert Paulo Sergio Pinheiro.
In 2004 there were an estimated 218 million child labourers of whom 126 million did hazardous work. WHO estimates up to 140 million women and girls have undergone genital mutilation, the report said.
"I urge states to prohibit all forms of violence against children, in all settings, including all corporal punishment, harmful traditional practices — such as early and forced marriages, female genital mutilation and so-called honour crimes — sexual violence and torture and other cruel, inhuman or degrading treatment or punishment," Mr Pinheiro said.
The report also calls for the appointment of a UN special representative to promote prevention and elimination of all violence against children.
REUTERS

Answer 9

Well, I`m a Christian, so here`s my answer. Hurting someone is something that Satan tells you to do. You have a choice: to listen or not. Many people listen to Satan. Even me, unfortunately. But I`m working on resisting. Best advice for overcoming the temptation to hurt: listen to God, the one who made you and loves you.

Answer 10

I was a gentle child, but bitterness and disappointment have released an angry side of me. Maybe some people have way too much of this early on and it progresses more seriously and more quickly.