Do humans have an obligation to love all and serve all? Is it ok for humans to be selfish or must we be selfless?
Is a selfish-believer better a selfless non-believer?
2006-10-29 18:32:25 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
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2006-10-29 18:38:52 · update #1
yes you are absolutely right. service to mankind is service to god.
2006-10-29 18:36:44 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 16⤊ 0⤋
on understanding existence manifested as co-existence at all levels - we humans feel obligated to relate with everyone, and give. it is neither being 'selfless' or 'selfish' - it is being your 'true self'. Both selfish and selfless people haven't been able to realize harmony in human relationships. The so-called self-less people of religion - have caused all divisiveness. The materialist selfishness treats everyone and everything for its benefit and profit, which also doesn't realize harmony.
By being our true-self - I mean - understanding human, understanding humanity, understanding human goal, understanding human order, understanding co-existence between humans. Understanding leads to living or realizing that understanding.
2006-10-30 02:42:33 · answer #2 · answered by Rakesh Gupta 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Let's see, a non-believer that gives of their time, and helps people that need it. A believer that just throws money at someone and walks away. Which looks better? The selfless non-believer.
2006-10-30 02:38:24 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well it depends upon whether you believe that prayer, like hands, can be used to help others. If prayer can help the world, then using your hands and using prayer are two ways to do the same thing, help mankind. Of course, if you dont believe in prayer then it would be better to help with your hands I think.
2006-10-30 02:37:27 · answer #4 · answered by Walty 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
That's 4 questions, already.
[1] No.
[2] Yes.
[3] No and Yes.
[4] No, both are equal.
2006-10-30 02:37:57 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Actions speak louder than words. and "Faith without works is dead"
There will always be some level of self centered motivation in people's behavior. I don't think anyone can be completely self centered or completely selfless.
Someone who does the right thing without knowing it is better than someone who knows the right thing to do but doesn't.
2006-10-30 02:37:33 · answer #6 · answered by dantheman_028 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
one usually precedes the other the virtue of selfishness is the understanding of selfless amelioration.... depends on what you believe and it's honest impact on the whole
2006-10-30 02:40:09 · answer #7 · answered by dogpatch USA 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Most properly socialized people get pleasure from helping others...so even when you're helping, you're being selfish. That doesn't make the help any less helpful, though.
2006-10-30 02:36:45 · answer #8 · answered by bollywoodturtle 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have no proof for this but I believe that we are judged by our actions and our works - not by our faith and prayer. So, yes, I think "hands that help" are more important by a landslide.
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2006-10-30 02:35:13 · answer #9 · answered by Alan 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Selfless
if you are this then you will think of others and learn to be submissive to God
everything else will fall into line in your life
2006-10-30 02:35:16 · answer #10 · answered by snuggels102 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋