Reply to thread

Message: <blockquote data-quote="Ekuser" data-source="post: 6153092" data-attributes="member: 235427">1. Harming someone including animalsSure harming someone could be wrong but it can also be understandable. Is it wrong for the police officer to harm or take the life of someone on a murderous rampage? No. To say they should allow that person to run-a-muck is absurd. Holding the intention to hurt/kill someone for personal gain is wrong, but the action of doing harm by itself is not wrong, only in the context it is used.As for animals; sure. Advocate not eating animals. That is fine, and it can be easily seen as "wrong". On the other hand, find one farm or garden in the world that does not harm or kill birds or insects. Even the vegetarian engages in the indirect killing of animals for food. Just because they are not eating them does not mean they are excused from the problem. Or what if the only means of survival is to eat another animal. Would that be ok? Killing an animal isn't necessarily "wrong" if the person understands the ramifications of their actions. Is it wrong for a lion to kill a zebra?2. Stealing.Let us examine stealing at face value. There are endless situations where stealing could be employed. There is the obvious as to steal for desire. But what if it is stealing food from a dictator when you are starving...or stealing when you are starving for that matter!3. Having sex other than your partnerThis can be viewed as the precept of "Not misusing sexuality". Now cheating on a partner is probably not a good idea. But having sex with someone other than your partner isn't wrong if both partners are in agreement. Not misusing sexuality does not mean maintain monogamy in a relationship - not all relationships are monogamus. It means having respect for your partner. If you and your partner are in an open relationship there is nothing wrong with having another partner - but only if both agree!4. LyingLying to get out of trouble is bad. Lying to save someones life is not bad.5. Drinking alcohol.There are many health benefits that come with responsible drinking. Becoming an alcoholic isn't the best thing to do, but having a beer with dinner is perfectly fine.The point I am trying to make here is that these actions are just actions. There is nothing wrong with them in their true form but only in the context used.</blockquote>

Verification: Dawasata paya keeyak thibeda?

Top Bottom