2007-06-24 21:25:15 · 9 answers · asked by Questions&Answers 4 in Arts & Humanities ➔ Philosophy
Many of you are misunderstanding the thought and love behind this question.
2007-06-24 21:40:53 · update #1
Since when did banning things stop anyone before?
2007-06-24 21:28:23 · answer #1 · answered by Will 5 · 2⤊ 1⤋
You are focusing on the negative, what about those that are not evil? Should they be punished for something someone else did? Would that not be just as evil?
The truth is that we as humans have the capacity to be evil and good within us from the start, it is our life and experiences that dictate what we will do. Take a look at the school yard, child bulling child and the teachers unable to do anything. Why is this? The problem comes from the explotation of rites given as a function of our system of government. It is the bullies rite to be free from harrasment from the teachers, does this means that the teachers are unable to stop them from bullying others? It is the bullies rite to free speech, but where does speech end and slander begin? It is the bullies rite privacy, but does this mean they they cannot be asked to hand over weapons? Notice here that the rites of the victim are suspended for the rites of the bully.
The truth is that rites come with the price of responsibility. When someone fails to pay for their rites with responsibility it creates a debt, just like with the bank. This debt is what is called evil. This evil (debt) can be paid by others, so a better idea may be to simply do all you can and encorage others to do the same. Don't create more evil but try to counter it, and if you know what causes it just like the doctor treat the disease and not the symptom.
Hope this helps.
2007-06-25 04:40:56 · answer #2 · answered by Arthur N 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Let's modify your question: Do you think it would be an evil idea to ban all breeding and let this (largely) good world die out? Yes it would. The way you phrased your question says more about you than it does about the world.
2007-06-25 04:37:09 · answer #3 · answered by turbo_sage 2 · 2⤊ 1⤋
It seems that if there were a loving caring God, he might lend a hand and silence the herds for another couple billion years before trying this experiment again.
2007-06-25 06:19:02 · answer #4 · answered by gamerunner2001 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
No I think we should pass down our knowledge to the next generation and honor the ancestors.
2007-06-25 04:30:15 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Don't you want to one day to have lots of grandchildren, to play around with, and have wonderful memories with?
2007-06-25 06:16:58 · answer #6 · answered by Abhishek Joshi 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I'm afraid schemes to limit breeding have been tried, and all failed. So we will have to put our minds to the task of improving the communities we live in.
2007-06-25 04:31:44 · answer #7 · answered by Jeanne B 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
A pity - and you're really pretty, too. Might be a good idea to breed you.
2007-06-25 04:28:33 · answer #8 · answered by Jumpin' in the Dark 3 · 0⤊ 2⤋
I think you should die.
2007-06-25 04:27:23 · answer #9 · answered by Oran 1 · 0⤊ 6⤋