A persons behavior is immoral. The behavior is everything except violent. There is no remorse but the behavior is changed or stopped. How long should this individuals' moral character be in question? If the behavior is due to use of or addiction to a mind altering substance would you consider that an immorality in and of itself or a reason (not excuse) for immoral behavior? What is your opinion please.
2007-02-06 02:02:13 · 5 answers · asked by vickista 1 in Social Science ➔ Psychology
The use of drugs is a reason, not an excuse for behavior. It is a mere part of the problem, if it is a problem. Morality is pretty relative. To err is human, to forgive is divine...Shakespeare
2007-02-06 02:08:35 · answer #1 · answered by fangtaiyang 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If an addiction is involved than you have to take that into consideration. The person using a mind altering drug or substance is not themselves, hence calling the substance mind altering. If they are no longer involved with the addictive behavior and has changed then I think it is pretty obvious that it was the drug acting out and not the person.
2007-02-06 03:21:47 · answer #2 · answered by vanhammer 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Mores are determined by the society one lives in and varies from one to another. They form the boundaries of acceptable behavior and are mutually agreed upon by a code of law or ethics. Someone brought up to follow one set of beliefs that is transferred to another may be following one moral standard that is in opposition to the one where they are currently located.
In brief, ALL persons' character is immoral in one degree or another, but that doesn't always mean that they are breaking the law. No one is perfect, not even one. If the person you are referring to is breaking no laws, then they should be left alone. If they ARE breaking a law, then you have legal recourse against them. If they are merely behaving in a manner you don't approve of, then that is your problem alone. Your focus on their behavior, though, might be seen as an obsession with them, which would be seen in some cultures as immoral, itself.
2007-02-06 03:56:04 · answer #3 · answered by Mitch 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A person not in his right mind cannot be held responsible for his actions. However, if he took mind altering drugs on his own accord, then he is responsible for what follows.
2007-02-06 02:06:35 · answer #4 · answered by WC 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
This person sounds like a sociopath that has yet to become violent. My opinion is to stay away from them.
2007-02-06 02:05:43 · answer #5 · answered by Firespider 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋