“The individual who prosecutes a man, his brother, because he is not of the same opinion, is a monster”
- Voltaire -
2006-11-19 05:37:45 · 15 answers · asked by Shinkirou Hasukage 6 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
Rarhodes: It does not say disagree, it says prosecute...
2006-11-19 05:43:33 · update #1
Yes, (had to use ye ole dictionary - I don't speak 1700 English). But, Yes, a person that hounds and harasses another just because of a difference of opinion - is a monster. Humans are not robots that think the same way for every issue. Humans have FREE WILL, which will give problems to humans for millions of more years before we can accept this and grow.
2006-11-19 06:21:59 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
It almost seems to extreme to suggest one is a monster for prosecuting a person for having a different opinion. But look at the recent elections in the US and we see how incendiary the rhetoric can be. Those on the right condemned voting for democrats as a vote for terrorists. How offensive is that? To suggest those of a different political party would wish the loss of lives that terrorism brings is morally repugnant. On the other hand, the far left often sling the same types of offensive remarks at those on the right who profess a belief in a God who guides their lives. Once these attacks are in place it is difficult to find a common ground.
2006-11-19 13:44:34 · answer #2 · answered by booksofstars 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
No. In the free world (yes, I mean the United States), everyone is free to express their own individuality. If everyone was just a duplicate of one person, there wouldn't be any variety on this planet. Just the same people doing the same thing - agreeing on the same stuff.
Granted, disagreements are never fun. But it is usually the ones that are wise and absolutely correct that persevere.
2006-11-19 13:41:50 · answer #3 · answered by Oklahoman 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think it's wrong to prosecute or to hate someone because their opinion differs. A monster? I don't know if I would go that far. Unjust maybe.
2006-11-19 13:40:11 · answer #4 · answered by Angelina27 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I am not so great a genius, as Voltaire, but the context in which Voltaire might have said it, the saying could be quite right. I ASSUME that the context would be profound.
2006-11-19 13:46:07 · answer #5 · answered by Sam 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sure, respecting other people's points of view sounds good in theory, but what happens when the point of view in question is one of ignorance? I wouldn't support any kind of prosecution, but a little education never hurt anyone.
2006-11-19 13:54:33 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sure. The law should exist to help people peaceably live together not to enforce individuals personal prejudices.
2006-11-19 13:39:33 · answer #7 · answered by Chris J 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes, i agree with this. Just because someone does not believe what you believe in, doesn't mean you should persecute them. If you are then how much better can you be?
2006-11-19 14:07:38 · answer #8 · answered by $A-Money$ 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yup
2006-11-19 13:40:15 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Not necessarily because, If hitler were my brother or a rapist or child molestor, I would be doing the world a favor, even if it is painful to do so.
2006-11-19 13:42:36 · answer #10 · answered by JENNLUPE 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋