If a good person hangs out with bad people, are they supporting the behavior of bad (Violent) people?

Answer 1

yeah because they aren't stopping it. Like my old English teacher always said, "you are either part of the problem or part of the solution"

Answer 2

I would say that the answer is no. When a bunch of bad people sit around the table and talk of all the bad things they did, each one of their bad comments or deeds is represented as a good one to the eyes of the beholders at the table. How does the 1 good person help this? Very little because the bad folk probably dont put much faith into what the good person has to offer or thinks. He is different. They will use the good person though if it helps their cause.

Answer 3

In my opinion...you don't need to hang out with people whose behaviors are bad or they are violent. Do you express your opinion....when they do something you disagree with? Are you trying to sway them to change their ways by being their friend?

Most of the time the "good person" is not strong enough in their beliefs and values not to be swayed by the negative person. They generally lower their standards instead of swaying (changing) the other person.

Do you want your reputation questioned by being seen with this person or the group you hang with. Generally, a person hangs with people they share similar values, ideals, and thoughts with!

Answer 4

I think the answer to this depends partly on context and what sort of situation you're describing.

For example, what do you mean by "bad?" Are these vandals? Or people who go around physically abusing others? Or stealing things?

Also, what do you mean by "hanging out?" Do you just spend time with them when they're hanging out, or are you actually with them when they perpetuate their acts of violence, or vandalism, or whatever it is that they do that is troublesome?

Are they just friends, or siblings/relatives? Do you have any social obligations to these people that you cannot just ignore and so must continue to spend time with them?

The major problem is that, when you are present, you have the opportunity to perhaps influence their behavior and prevent harm from occurring. But if you are present, depending on what you say and how you behave, you might seem to be supportive of the wrong things they are doing.

Also, relationships are a two-way street. You are influencing them; but they are also influencing you. You need to keep tabs on how you're feeling and what attitudes you are experiencing, so that you aren't the one being changed by THEM to become like them in their attitudes and behavior.

If I was in this situation, I would look at these sorts of things:

1. Why am I spending time with these people? What purpose is it serving? What are my motivations here, if they are acting in anti-social fashion?

2. Do I have an obligation to stick with these people, that I must honor? (i.e., relatives or other bonds)

3. Am I a participant in their behavior, even if I don't actually do anything wrong? Am I with them when they're on the rampage, and thus participating in their acts?

4. Do they see me as supportive of their bad choices, or do they accept my friendship but understand that I am opposed to what they do? have I made myself clear?

5. Is the interaction changing me for the worse, or perhaps setting me up to get in trouble as well later?

At best, I could see associating with them, if you feel that strong a connection; but drawing the line emphatically at being with them when they carry out their negative agenda. Say you can't be a part of it, you'd wish they'd stop, and you'll come back when they're through.

And if you think that they are going to hurt someone, you should also do what is in your power to protect potential victims -- even if it means reporting your friends to the authorities.

While you want to support your friends and not give up on them, they are choosing to do things that have harmful consequences, and they need to be held accountable for their actions in order to protect others.

Answer 5

That's a simple question that could have a million thoughts behind it. You have to state your question clearly so someone can answer instead of just baiting a trap for people. Can you spell ambiguity?

Answer 6

yes
like christians are supporting violence ,everybody knows beforehand that it is a warlike religion that has gained ground by conquest,and millions of people are dead because of it ,and the wars still happens ,yet the believers insists it promotes love ,the actions indicate otherwise