2007-05-10 09:08:37 · 24 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
Tanya, I actually have the ability to laugh at myself...
2007-05-10 09:21:22 · update #1
I guess it depends.
I think there are many things that, though not technically wrong or immoral, are just not worth the harm they do to someone else.
I have this quote on my fridge:
"But Oh! The blessing it is to have a friend to whom one can speak fearless on any subject; with whom one's deepest as well as one's most foolish thoughts come out simply and safely. Oh, the comfort - the inexpressible comfort of feeling safe with a person - having neither to weigh thoughts nor measure words, but pouring them all right out, just as they are, chaff and grain together; certain that a faithful hand will take and sift them, keep what is worth keeping, and then with the breath of kindness blow the rest away." -Dinah Maria Mulock Craik
2007-05-10 10:29:25 · answer #1 · answered by Contemplative Chanteuse IDK TIRH 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes and no. To ridicule is to apply malice of some sort onto the subject. Ridiculing can generally only be applied to someone or thing that is alive or was alive. Accordingly, to due such a thing would be cruel and hurtful - hence, it is wrong.
Your second question though is different. It is okay to laugh at something that is laughable. In fact I would go as far as to say that such laughing should be encouraged. However, the caveat that I would throw out there is that laugh-ability is subjective and as such not all will agree that the subject/thing in question is laughable.
2007-05-10 16:21:19 · answer #2 · answered by TheGarlicButterSaw 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
"Laughable" & "ridiculous" are objective words. I mean, I find people who reject the Creator as being laughable & ridiculous. I guess they find me the same way.
I guess it all comes down to who gets the last laugh.
Oops...If they are right, I wont be laughing, but neither will they.
If I am right however, I'll get that last laugh, but they still wont be laughing.
See why I find those people laughable & ridiculous. If they lose, they lose. If they win they still lose.
Ha ha ha aren't they funny!!
2007-05-10 16:30:56 · answer #3 · answered by Ethslan 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Depends on the circumstance. As with most things, you must use your judgement. Have you ever laughed after hearing a story of someoen who died doing something insanely stupid? Probably. Would you laugh about it at their funeral? Probably not.
Also, assuming you're asking whether or not to justify laughing at others beliefs, do it all you want, when not in their presence. When you are in their presence (or forums) you should respect their beliefs.
2007-05-10 16:17:40 · answer #4 · answered by Andrew G 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's often wrong not to. A little gaffe should get a light ribbing, or a glance that says, "Did you hear what you said?" Outright hypocritical ignorance should be exposed, laughed at, cut into, and laughed at again.
2007-05-10 16:13:52 · answer #5 · answered by novangelis 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Because you are laughing based on your opinion. I'm sure if we knew everything about you we'd probably all get a good laugh. Though I imagine you would not find it funny.
2007-05-10 16:17:31 · answer #6 · answered by Tanya Pants 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is wrong in the eyes of ridiculous, laughable people.
2007-05-10 16:14:10 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
depends if it is really ridiculous and truly laughable.
Some people may not have a sense of humor... yet there are things insensitive to laugh at
2007-05-10 21:10:32 · answer #8 · answered by aznfanatic 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, unless you just find it ridiculous because it offends you, or laughable to make fun of someone else.
2007-05-10 16:10:58 · answer #9 · answered by Cannibal Ox 4 · 2⤊ 1⤋
You mean, like some of the questions and answers given in this venue?
2007-05-10 16:13:15 · answer #10 · answered by garo g 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋