tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2611739069476423790.post4920888669873912030..comments2023-03-24T10:50:06.259-03:00Comments on <center>Slanderous Entries</center>: Empathy.Dark Slanderhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03172464975715236673noreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2611739069476423790.post-17094498058126175142010-02-01T12:59:07.198-04:002010-02-01T12:59:07.198-04:00Odd that when you simply and truthfully state that...Odd that when you simply and truthfully state that nature has no regard for human life, people get upset. This is not the same thing as saying one should lack empathy or do nothing to help people in distress. You are talking about the universe, not human beings.nothing profoundhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02538561601096574876noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2611739069476423790.post-7045077381483698292010-01-28T19:32:21.064-04:002010-01-28T19:32:21.064-04:00What I find interesting is that there seems to be ...What I find interesting is that there seems to be dvisions where people can be stereotyped in these situations. Those that believe that the events MUST be due to powers above, those that have no idea, those that don't believe but think the perspectives are interesting (myself) and those that think its a load of bs and people should get their heads screwed on tighter (yourself). Interesting how strongly the beliefs can be at each end of the scale and the effect on those in the middle. Thanks for the indirect inclusiong of my post lol.samaskinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17709907145494674273noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2611739069476423790.post-78782063349811689652010-01-28T08:05:50.286-04:002010-01-28T08:05:50.286-04:00Kelly: I am shocked Travolta went, he was the last...Kelly: I am shocked Travolta went, he was the last person I would expect. My only issue with it is that he brought a boat load of scientologists... I really have my doubts that they won't be running around converting. <br /><br />Thanks for stopping by. ;)Dark Slanderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03172464975715236673noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2611739069476423790.post-41959825959125909412010-01-28T08:03:15.072-04:002010-01-28T08:03:15.072-04:00Peter: I just identify that the reality which we p...Peter: I just identify that the reality which we preserve and believe to understand is fully subjective. I realize there is a real reality beyond the influence of our human perceptions which is run by the natural laws.Dark Slanderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03172464975715236673noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2611739069476423790.post-25447266721279543212010-01-28T05:09:52.418-04:002010-01-28T05:09:52.418-04:00I guess you're the archetypal existentialist t...I guess you're the archetypal existentialist then, Slander: no meaning except what we create.Peter Lavellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18178907483725595349noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2611739069476423790.post-32513344681138392442010-01-27T17:41:18.564-04:002010-01-27T17:41:18.564-04:00I agree with you on most points. Glad to hear you...I agree with you on most points. Glad to hear you have empathy for Haiti. My respect for John Travolta went up a notch when I saw/heard that he flew his jet there with a crapload of much need supplies for the natives. Publicity stunt or not (even cynical me doesn't think it was that), He's cool for that.<br /><br />As far as something that can be described as a powerful being around us or watching us, thats a matter of faith. My personal experiences have swayed me to one side, in particuloar. Not a scientific issue, if you think about it. I condemn wars and greed and other horrible shit that comes from it, however.<br /><br />There are real natural laws, too, as you explained.Kellyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13605551857342134163noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2611739069476423790.post-49512890259951183662010-01-27T15:19:13.039-04:002010-01-27T15:19:13.039-04:00Peter Lavelle:
Absolutely! Although I have fring...Peter Lavelle: <br /><br />Absolutely! Although I have fringe beliefs I am not completely a sociopath. I wouldn't have written for the Haitian people if I was. I sympathize for their pain and suffering.<br /><br />But I make note that such things have been occurring for millions of years, so they should be expected and understood. There is no point in placing blame in the natural laws, they run regardless of our opinions of them.Dark Slanderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03172464975715236673noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2611739069476423790.post-33685923077376706482010-01-27T13:00:14.058-04:002010-01-27T13:00:14.058-04:00Given your bleak perspective it's a wonder you...Given your bleak perspective it's a wonder you find writing the post worthwhile.<br /><br />Of course, the 'purposelessness' of existence doesn't prevent one feeling empathy for the suffering of others.<br /><br />Right?Peter Lavellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18178907483725595349noreply@blogger.com