2006-10-13 16:49:53 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
Yes, it is. These natural tendencies that are most selfish and prevent us from serving God ar the ones we must strive to overcome (change). So we may become more Christ-like.
2006-10-13 17:26:41 · answer #1 · answered by Robert b 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
First of all, selflessness and tolerance are FAR from the same thing.
God made us with free will, very much like God's. That means we naturally desire to take care of ourselves, to dominate just like God. For this reason, selflessness is unnatural for humans.
Tolerance is not only unnatural, but its a bad idea. The concept of tolerance is what blurs the lines of right and wrong in our society, and is therefore the primary cause of social conflict. Tolerance reduces morality into such sources of indecision as ethics and values. Societies that maintain order do so by implementing zero-tolerance policies for lawlessness.
2006-10-13 17:00:57 · answer #2 · answered by Privratnik 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No.....people live via procreation. Children only survive if they are protected and nutured by parents....that takes a whole lot of selflessness and tolerance.
I do feel that media (computer games,TV, radio, newspapers) has managed to make evolve people that internalise and isolate themselves to such a degree as to make them more selfish and intolerant these days.
2006-10-13 16:57:28 · answer #3 · answered by Scully 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, it takes intellect to see that you won't get anything by appearing selfish and intolerant so those who are good at being selfish appear selfless and tolerant. I truly believe there is no selfless act. I can see the arguments against my stance and maybe I am wrong but when you break it down it seems like we all please to please ourselves.
2006-10-13 17:01:13 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Actually it is unnatural not to be tolerant. Selflessness is another matter and must be cultivated.
That is my viewpoint of it anyway.
2006-10-13 16:53:41 · answer #5 · answered by a_delphic_oracle 6 · 1⤊ 1⤋
No, its not unnatural but unfortunately people tend to submit to self centerness and intolerance because of fear and pride.
Shalom
2006-10-13 17:12:16 · answer #6 · answered by Pashur 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
OMG what a good question that I have pondered over and over and over myself...
I am a selfish person. I think by nature but I seem to come across or find that most are not. It seems to me that most ppl will pounce on someone they 'can' if they are weak.
2006-10-13 16:53:55 · answer #7 · answered by BeachBum 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Definately
That's something that proves free will exists.
2006-10-13 17:07:00 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
no, i believe it is through ignorance that some are intolerant and selfish.
2006-10-13 16:58:04 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
probally, because animals(humans are in this category) would screw anything that moves
we're improving......not that much though
2006-10-13 16:53:08 · answer #10 · answered by daioka14@sbcglobal.net 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋