Karateka Posted June 27, 2001 Posted June 27, 2001 Yes, environments have a keen way of effecting the things we do. Well, I believe that we should think up a new topic, if no one disagrees. Unfortunately, I cannot think of any. Perhaps anyone could post an idea which we could debate to? "Never hit a man while he's down; kick him, its easier"Sensei Ron Bagley (My Sensei)
Jennifer Posted June 28, 2001 Posted June 28, 2001 Lori - As always, your input is much appreciated. Karateka - I apologize for having misunderstood your statements. If I could make a teensy suggestion? When you're using 3rd person, could you leave the word "you" out of the paragraph? It would be less confusing for the reader. As for your topic, it's another doozy. I fully agree that there are many aspects to violence. I'll try to express my thoughts in broad terms. I think those who perform acts of violence, do it for the adrenaline rush. Like if two people have a fist fight and then go for a beer and make up. It's a rush. In the more heinous forms of violence, I think it's the thrill of having power over someone or something else that's attractive to the perpetrator. For those who like to study the acts/perpetrators, I think it's the thrill of the unknown that's so compelling. It's like seeing a horror movie. One is fascinated and at the same time repulsed. Just my thoughts. - Jennifer Life is jest and all things show it.I thought so once, but now I know it.
cyderr Posted June 28, 2001 Posted June 28, 2001 Very interesting topic guys. On the topic of conflict I would like to add these thoughts. In the absence of conflict do we as a society become too complacent? And through complacency, do we doom ourselves to repeat our ancestors mistakes? My belief is that in times of conflict we struggle to obtain our "needs" and in times of "peace" we become obsessed with our "wants". I agree with Karateka's statement that "conflict and violence are brought about by our wants". I also beleive that wants are inherent to the human condition. Perhaps this is why the quest for a true utopia is futile - no one is equal and not everyone "wants" to be. But, I digress. My point is this. I believe that the key ingredient to mankind's existance is conflict. Through conflict we evolve. We better ourselves in our struggle to obtain some sort of equilibrium - which might be peace. When we do reach that equilibrium, we begin to become complacent and forget the lessons that our ancestors have taught us through their mistakes. As a result we are doomed to repeat those same mistakes - thus the cycle completes its self. In closing I would like to pose these questions . If the above is true, then is War a necessity in the evolution of mankind? Or is War simply a fallacy in the human condition that can be eliminated through enlightenment and resulting in stable state of equilibrium?
Karateka Posted June 28, 2001 Posted June 28, 2001 War is something else. I see war as a way of one man wanting other people to do his dirty work for him. The soldiers will never say that "oh I want that next war to come up so I can get killed". No, it is politicians and generals and civilians who cry war, because they are not a part of it. They have no idea of the autractities of war. Then there are those who do know and still cry out for war. A very lengthy process indeed. "Never hit a man while he's down; kick him, its easier"Sensei Ron Bagley (My Sensei)
Angus Posted June 29, 2001 Author Posted June 29, 2001 It is all rather confusing isn't it people! Angus Courage is resistance to fear, mastery of fear, not absence of fear.
MuayTB1 Posted August 3, 2001 Posted August 3, 2001 Speaking of War, I love to study about war and the warriors. My favorite is The Three Kingdoms of China. The more you learn about it, the cooler it is. It has so many stories and so much brain power involed. If you by any chance speak chinese, rent the move call " Three kingdoms" it is only 30 video tapes and cost about 200 dallors to buy. Well, my role modle in live is Zhao Yun, the great general of shu. Really even cooler then the romans "Don't think!! Feel..." -Bruce Leehttps://www.muaythaiboxing.friendpages.comThis site is dumb but I made it so it is good.
ChangWuJi Posted August 4, 2001 Posted August 4, 2001 On 2001-06-24 21:55, Karateka wrote: Look at the Holocaust in WWII. That has led many Human Rights efforts and changes in the law. That one incident has led us to change the entire face of the future. It is amazing that if this never happened, Many things like this happened and still happen today. Whether it is to racial/religious/or whatever conflict. "There are no limits. There are plateaus, but you must not stay there, you must go beyond them. If it kills you, it kills you. A man must constantly exceed his level."
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