I beleive that people are born bad and must learn to be good. I have friends who beleive that people are born good but become bad. What do you think?
2007-01-22 01:15:22 · 23 answers · asked by Anonymous in Arts & Humanities ➔ Philosophy
We're born w/both good and bad. It's which we develop the most that will define our future as an individual.
I agree with the saying that "we're a product of our environment." I had great people in my life and credit them for helping me become the great person that I am.
I have had and still have people around me that encourage me to cheat, lie or try to take advantage of a situation for personal benefit. I choose to all ways do what is fair, correct and right in each situation even if I have to sacrifice something. I got that trait from my parents.
2007-01-22 01:18:06 · answer #1 · answered by Zoila 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
A person when born into this world doesnt even know whats good and bad. He or she only will do things that will make him or her happy. The environment does definitely play a role in shaping the nature of the person but more than that i think the major factor is the environment of the family in which that person lives. Its not like ppl r born to be gd or bad. Any small factor during the course of a person's life can cause him or her to become good or commit evil acts.
2007-01-22 02:26:44 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
We are not born with any knowledge of good or bad. We are born with a clean slate, on which the actions of those around us write on and influence us from the time we start to cry. If we see someone doing something, whether it be good or bad, at a young age, not knowing any better, we would assume that it is an alright practice.
Our parents teach us the values of good and bad, and until we are old enough to understand the concept, we are just very curious individuals.
2007-01-22 03:17:24 · answer #3 · answered by Pandora Ravenwood 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
To some degree yes. Some people seem to be born evil. You may be born with certain tendencies but you are still responsible and accountable for your choices. You can choose not to do the things you feel compelled to do. If you have a conscience & know right from wrong, you must choose right. No matter how hard it may be. It's probably a combination of nature & nurture. Criminals are born & made, but whatever the situation they still choose to commit the crime.
2007-01-22 01:26:10 · answer #4 · answered by amp 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Consider a room filled with what you consider the 10 "best" and 10 "worst" human beings ever born. Can you really walk around and believe that any one of them is that good or that bad as a tiny infant?
It isn't that people even grow up to be good or bad - they grow up to make decisions that reflect their values, and it is always possible to change.
You don't need to label anyone, just love them.
2007-01-22 02:30:30 · answer #5 · answered by ccSteve 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It really depends what your definition of "good" and "bad" is. I feel that each individual is born with the potential to become anything, the person they truly are, and if the conditions are right, that will be a positive experience, if they are not, it will be negative and possibly lead them to "bad" things etc.
2007-01-22 02:14:19 · answer #6 · answered by paula m 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The terms "bad" and "good" are just labels that we give to people who do or do not follow the sociological norms that our cultures dish out. People are born with a clean slate (none of this "original sin" crap) and are molded by their environment (mostly family) to be what their particular society deems "good" or "bad". For example, in Germany, Hitler was not only a good man, but a great man. He did a lot for the people of his country. However, world politics labeled him as a "bad" person. If worldwide politics saw how he viewed the world (through environment and learned behavior), we wouldn't have invaded Germany like we did. On the other hand, we have our American portrayal of "good" and "bad" that we deem through politics and sociological norms. To kill is bad, but to kill in self-defense is good. We cannot define everything in black and white, especially when everything is in shades of grey. When we label people good and bad, we are doing so from OUR opinions, meaning that we all have different outlooks on what makes a person inherently good or inherently evil. There is no real good or bad. The only good is helping another person and the only bad is not helping another person. So with this in mind, are you "good" or are you "bad"? In my opinion, you (the asker) are grey like the rest of us (save for exceptions like Mother Theresa and Hitler, who we deem very good and very bad).
2007-01-22 01:27:35 · answer #7 · answered by johnmfsample 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
People are born _blank_ and are taught to be bad or good. Original sin (which I'm sure someone will bring up) has nothing to do with a person's actions in this life. Behavior is taught, and whether acceptable (good) or unacceptable (bad) it is taught by parents, schools, churches, peers, television, video games, etc., etc., ad nauseum.
2007-01-22 01:20:58 · answer #8 · answered by credo quia est absurdum 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
its quite possible...over 20 % of the human g-nome is still unmapped which could be the blueprint that could map out the human soul. but on the other hand, when a child is born...its like a clean peice of paper. a clean slate. and the only way for them to be created is to imprint a way of life. so in a way yes and no.
2007-01-22 03:37:18 · answer #9 · answered by mech_warrior172003 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Born bad to the bone. Original Sin.
2007-01-22 01:56:02 · answer #10 · answered by mac 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋