After weeks of exploring the existence of nature of god, today Hank explores one of the biggest problems in theism, and possibly the biggest philosophical question humanity faces: why is there evil?
This video sheds some light on a very ambiguous topic. I believe its true that in nature there is no good or evil, simply survival. Morality and a sense of right and wrong seem to be unique to humans, and are also highly dependent on the individual's ideals and beliefs. Al Capone, among many infamous characters in history, held a sincere belief that they had done nothing wrong regarding certain crimes, as their minds had found ways to rationalize the actions (i.e. stealing from a bank which stole from many in 'unjust' fees). What may be seen as a good act to one person may be evil to others. A murderer may have been wronged and thought the victim deserved it. A thief may steal from a family to feed their own. Perhaps a man had a mental condition which drove him to commit atrocities. Who do you blame in these circumstances? Do you blame the person who commits it? Or do you blame the circumstances, experiences, and subsequently formed beliefs that have driven one to commit the act of evil?
This is a very controversial topic. I've had countless arguments/discussions about this issue with my friends and my family. I do believe and think that evil exists, simply because good is present. It is kind of scary to think about it but I am very open minded person, so it is something that sparks my interest and I have no problem discussing it. Overall, I enjoyed the video and they were approaching the topic of God and evil. They went over the problem of evil in a very simple and effective way.
I feel that this topic goes hand and hand with that of ethics and morals, how you view what is right, wrong, and what is labeled as suffering. I think its open to interpretation. From a religious standpoint maybe the evil is used to test your faith and to reward one for not giving in to such temptations (looking from a christian view point that is)
This video had me questioning the good and evil things in life and the balance, if we have one, in this world. This helped me understand the perspective of Christians with their belief of Heaven and Hell and about Suffering.
thanks Tyree, good comment
ReplyDeleteThis video sheds some light on a very ambiguous topic. I believe its true that in nature there is no good or evil, simply survival. Morality and a sense of right and wrong seem to be unique to humans, and are also highly dependent on the individual's ideals and beliefs. Al Capone, among many infamous characters in history, held a sincere belief that they had done nothing wrong regarding certain crimes, as their minds had found ways to rationalize the actions (i.e. stealing from a bank which stole from many in 'unjust' fees). What may be seen as a good act to one person may be evil to others. A murderer may have been wronged and thought the victim deserved it. A thief may steal from a family to feed their own. Perhaps a man had a mental condition which drove him to commit atrocities. Who do you blame in these circumstances? Do you blame the person who commits it? Or do you blame the circumstances, experiences, and subsequently formed beliefs that have driven one to commit the act of evil?
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This is a very controversial topic. I've had countless arguments/discussions about this issue with my friends and my family. I do believe and think that evil exists, simply because good is present. It is kind of scary to think about it but I am very open minded person, so it is something that sparks my interest and I have no problem discussing it. Overall, I enjoyed the video and they were approaching the topic of God and evil. They went over the problem of evil in a very simple and effective way.
ReplyDeleteI feel that this topic goes hand and hand with that of ethics and morals, how you view what is right, wrong, and what is labeled as suffering. I think its open to interpretation. From a religious standpoint maybe the evil is used to test your faith and to reward one for not giving in to such temptations (looking from a christian view point that is)
ReplyDeleteThis was a very good video. It made me feel identify because I always had doubt about the world and god
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This video had me questioning the good and evil things in life and the balance, if we have one, in this world. This helped me understand the perspective of Christians with their belief of Heaven and Hell and about Suffering.
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