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Is your sense of morality/justice different than the norm?

Postby frostfern » Tue Mar 25, 2014 1:56 am

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Re: Is your sense of morality/justice different than the nor

Postby username2013 » Tue Mar 25, 2014 2:59 am

Yes, I have my own morality and my own values, and I do not conform to society's standards and values. I am my own person. My sense of justice is eye for an eye. As well as, treat me with respect, and I treat you with respect. Along those lines.
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Re: Is your sense of morality/justice different than the nor

Postby jaus tail » Tue Mar 25, 2014 8:25 am

I've realized that it's survival of the fittest. we all look after each other. yeah it sucks but that's how it is in the wild.
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Re: Is your sense of morality/justice different than the nor

Postby AngelTears » Tue Mar 25, 2014 9:04 am

Well, "morality" and "justice" is philosophical; it also varies and depends on culture/religion/philosphical views but... from my own personal standpoint: I am religious, and I try to abide to the rules of my faith as best as I can. However, that being said, I definitely think for myself.
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Re: Is your sense of morality/justice different than the nor

Postby Iloveandhatebrains » Tue Mar 25, 2014 10:17 am

For me it's about doing the least harm, treating others the way I'd like to be treated, or even better, and being as kind as possible.

I don't believe in punishment the way I think most people do. Revenge leaves me cold, and I don't think it does any good. I believe in rehabilitation where possible, or in keeping criminals who are too dangerous away from the rest of society in a civilised manner where they are still treated like human beings. This means no solitary confinement and of course, no killing of criminals.

I believe that society's weakest and poorest should get the help they need in order to live life. I also believe that other animals should be treated with kindness and respect. It's our duty to protect and respect the vulnerable.

I believe in freedom wherever possible, as long as no harm is caused. This means people can be gay, transgender, gothic, eccentric, religious, atheistic, whatever, and that anyone prohibiting these things without proof of harm is being immoral. I celebrate human diversity.

I don't get my sense of morality from any outside source, rulebook, religion or expectations of others. It comes from within, after having given the matter a lot of thought. It also comes naturally. We are a social species which has developed certain moral codes for our survival.
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Re: Is your sense of morality/justice different than the nor

Postby Dutches » Tue Mar 25, 2014 1:48 pm

My morals seem to change a lot lately. What can I say, I'm impulsive.

Now, I'm having trouble differentiating between what I want and what I need to make me happy

So instead of thinking, I just act before I have a chance to contemplate the consequence of action

Maybe this is all a part of my flawed design
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Re: Is your sense of morality/justice different than the nor

Postby Im-pure » Tue Mar 25, 2014 2:11 pm

My sense of morality doesn't come naturally...it was taught (by myself and by noticing how normal people think and act). I cant say i reached a level where i always do the right thing, however i can differentiate much better now and also use my empathy and boundaries to create a balance.
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Re: Is your sense of morality/justice different than the nor

Postby Havoctoria » Tue Mar 25, 2014 2:25 pm

Yes, and unlike the norm's, the person who subscribes to it actually has to think about why they're following it, and it isn't self-defeating. :) So I dare say it's superior.
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Re: Is your sense of morality/justice different than the nor

Postby frostfern » Tue Mar 25, 2014 3:46 pm

Sorry everyone. I wrote a big long thing then got self-conscious and deleted it.

I wanted to say I seem to have problems with people who have deontological morality. I also get really annoyed when people make false equivalencies, like saying retaliating when someone hurts you is the same as bullying for shits and giggles. Or saying reverse racism and racism are equivalent. To say certain things are equivalent is the worst kind of invalidation.

Other than that I really don't know what my morality is. I don't really believe in turning the other cheek. I think a lot of people are just plain evil and harmful, and I wish them the worst. I don't forgive people who've treated me like crap in the past, especially not when they're leading their own happy little oblivious lives.
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Re: Is your sense of morality/justice different than the nor

Postby jaus tail » Wed Mar 26, 2014 3:11 am

I try to be indifferent towards those who've hurt me.

I don't wish evil on them, i just don't care. I've read here that forgiveness doesn't mean we'll be best friends though you've bullied me. forgiveness means, moving on and not thinking of that person.
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