2007-11-16 08:11:09 · 32 answers · asked by Linz VT•AM 4 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
Depends. Has it worked for you in the past? Have conditions changed? Etc.
It's that "Have conditions changed?" bit that a lot of "religious" people pretend not to get. Why don't the rules invented by a tribe of nomadic savages thousands of years ago and thousands of miles away still apply to us here in 21st century America? I don't get it!
Of course, the alternative is
2007-11-16 08:13:43 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 4⤊ 1⤋
Do you mean ONLY because it's what I've always done? Usually yes, because most of it is inconsequential, like I always start brushing my teeth on the top right side of my mouth. The only reason is because I've always done it that way, that I can remember. There's no real reason to change. I put my keys in my left pocket and my phone in my right for no other reason than it's what I've always done.
Now should I continue to worship the same way simply because it's what I've always done? No. I have plenty of other reasons why I continue on that course.
2007-11-16 08:37:59 · answer #2 · answered by Senator John McClain 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It depends on what that thing is. If you've just found out that something you've done for years is dangerous to your health, or morally objectionable, or a bad habit that you honestly didn't realize you had, then stopping might be a good idea! LOL But if it's just a tradition that is harmless, why stop?
2007-11-16 08:14:33 · answer #3 · answered by Blue Eyed Christian 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Depends.
Should you always order Chicken Lo Mein? no, you should try something new.
Should you continue to exercise regularly? Yes, it's really healthy.
Should you keep on working for a cigarette company that you found is on the black market? No, because they are making taxes go higher.
2007-11-16 08:15:43 · answer #4 · answered by Windona 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Depends what it is,
I hate trying new things so i just usually continue doing things like i always have done
2007-11-16 08:17:31 · answer #5 · answered by qwertyu 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I will continue doing what I've been doing as long it continues to get me what I want. When that behavior no longer gets me what I want, its time to try a new behavior or adjust my wants.
2007-11-16 08:19:08 · answer #6 · answered by Subconsciousless 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Never for that reason alone (if it's an important issue that is). You need to analyze what you're doing and make sure there's a good reason to contiunue it. If there is then you should. If not, you abandon it.
2007-11-16 08:18:05 · answer #7 · answered by Meat Bot 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Only if you expect the same results. Mark Twain said something like this.
2007-11-16 08:18:02 · answer #8 · answered by mlcros 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you had adequately justified the behavior to begin with... yes, though one should always consider better possible courses of action.
2007-11-16 08:19:48 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
If it is something that helps you through certain hard times, yes. Otherwise, I'd say no, better to try new things to learn more.
2007-11-16 08:20:04 · answer #10 · answered by avechm 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋