How do you view the world?

[SmashAura4]

I'm a firm believer that there is good in everyone, and that they should be given the chance to better themselves for the greater good. But looking at the world today, it seems that the greater good is but a silly little idea. I dream of a day where everyone could get along, but then it's just a dream. So I ask you SWF members: What do you see with your own eyes and ideas? Is there no hope for humankind, or should we as people try harder to get along? It's an innevitable truth that people are going to fight and disagree, but should it keep us from finding a solution to the problem. Also, a little faith in others goes a long way. These are just a few of my ideas, but I'm really curious to know what other people think.

 

[Bassoonist]

I do not think there is any hope for mankind. We have progressively been getting better, but there are still and sadly always will be, those that hold us back from a truly free, equal, and peaceful world.

I used to have hope for world peace, but I have now realized it isn't possible... Not so much because "war is inevitable", but because everybody thinks it is.

 

[L__]

I agree with certain posts for the both of you. Although, I think that we are doomed never to have world peace due to the idiocy residing within the minds of our world leaders.

 

[-Big_-Blue 9]

Peace wouldn't exist without war it seems.

 

[L__]

Peace wouldn't exist without war it seems.

You should state which kind of war. War is not limited to physical violence.

 

[Grunt]

All hope is lost. GG

 

[Mini Mic]

War is not limited to physical violence.

Of course! It can also include threats of violence.

 

[Kinzer]

I am kind of selfish but I do not really care about what happens to people I don't know, it's sad to hear about a little 3 year old girl drown in her pool and stuff like that, but I got better things to do than grieve somebody I never met, I only worry about myself and my family/friends.

 

[Kyari]

I myself live a very altruistic life, has to do with things that I have gone through. I think though that there is a subconscious struggle between good and evil present in humanity, and that if you're not on one side, you're on the other. I claim not to be very spiritual or believe in supernatural forces... but, I believe that pure, good and positive behaviors and deeds and thoughts ripple through existence and cause more good elsewhere. In other words, living a life with your heart sticking out will benefit the lives of everyone who you interact with, and that the battle between good and evil is fought in this way...

 

[Dav657]

Peace wouldn't exist without war it seems.

I see it kinda the same way, to have peace we "must" create war. Ironic much? That's why weed should be legal we would all be to happy to think of war. Jk kinda...

 

[The Boss of God]

I don't have an opinion on this topic.

 

[L__]

Of course! It can also include threats of violence.

Verbal and Physical. It'd be nice for some specifics. :D

 

[riboflavinbob]

Humans are filthy, filthy creatures that shouldn't be allowed to exist.

 

[Collective of Bears]

Humans were once a fairly civilized race until about, oh, I'd say 1600. Then we became idiots and assholes after nothing but money, sex, and power.

 

[Kinzer]

Humans were once a fairly civilized race until about, oh, I'd say 1600. Then we became idiots and assholes after nothing but money, sex, and power.

I can see the irony of this one post but can we really not help but have sex as it's our only means of reproduction? Or money because now you really need it to get around? The power part however is given to a bunch of morons that shouldn't really have had it (Bush...).

 

[The Fail Tracer]

I personally think there is no hope. Regardless of how nice the thought of everybody getting along is, there are so many people in this world that not one, or maybe not even a huge group of people could be able to convince everybody to become a better world.

Don't get me wrong, I love the idea of having a much more peaceful human race, but it may be impossible.

 

[Aesir]

I think it's funny how people seem to loath their own race, like if we're some abomination it's quite funny lol. it's like they believe they're on some high horse, "Oh humans are evil they're ****** the planet!" Then you see this very same guy drive a SUV around lol.


Anyway, a secular world is a sane world. That's how I view it.

 

[Johnthegalactic]

I'm a firm believer that there is good in everyone, and that they should be given the chance to better themselves for the greater good. But looking at the world today, it seems that the greater good is but a silly little idea. I dream of a day where everyone could get along, but then it's just a dream. So I ask you SWF members: What do you see with your own eyes and ideas? Is there no hope for humankind, or should we as people try harder to get along? It's an innevitable truth that people are going to fight and disagree, but should it keep us from finding a solution to the problem. Also, a little faith in others goes a long way. These are just a few of my ideas, but I'm really curious to know what other people think.

Every human has the capability for good and bad, so I will support what you say.

 

[Kinzer]

Every human has the capability for good and bad, so I will support what you say.

Agreed, it's a shame though, I try to act on the good of my heart but I hate the fact that no matter how hard I try to eradicate what little darkness is in my heart, it will always be there.

 

[Johnthegalactic]

Agreed, it's a shame though, I try to act on the good of my heart but I hate the fact that no matter how hard I try to eradicate what little darkness is in my heart, it will always be there.

We make mistakes, everyone is going to, but it is a good thing to be the best person you can be.

 

[Kinzer]

We make mistakes, everyone is going to, but it is a good thing to be the best person you can be.

Exactly, I try to live everyday knowing that what little good I do goes a long way, and nobody out there doesn't appreciate that...also good kharmaa is a bonus. XD

 

[Aesir]

Agreed, it's a shame though, I try to act on the good of my heart but I hate the fact that no matter how hard I try to eradicate what little darkness is in my heart, it will always be there.

Someone plays way to much Kingdom Hearts.

 

[Kinzer]

Someone plays way to much Kingdom Hearts.

Too be honost, I haven't played kindom hearts since I got my PS2, and that was when, '01? This is just how I feel everyday.

 

[GI Josh]

Humans were once a fairly civilized race until about, oh, I'd say 1600. Then we became idiots and assholes after nothing but money, sex, and power.

it's been that way for a lot longer than that, probably since near the begining

 

[The Fail Tracer]

Humans are filthy, filthy creatures that shouldn't be allowed to exist.

What are you, then? You're saying that something you are shouldn't be allowed to exist?

I'm confused.

 

[Kinzer]

What are you, then? You're saying that something you are shouldn't be allowed to exist?

I'm confused.

Sometimes I don't really like people, probably what he means is that he wishes he wasn't human sometimes having to deal with a bunch of **** we do, I know some people over the internet that should go do the world a favor and die in a fire...funny this IS the darkness I was talking about.

 

[The Fail Tracer]

Oh... Okay. I can understand that.


...By the way, I'm not one of those people, am I?

 

[Kinzer]

Nop, I have no reason to wish you dead, you haven't done anything that would want me to build up hatred.

 

[SpitFire15]

How do I view the world? Hmmm...

I view the world with a "dog-eat-dog" mentality. You have no friends; you just look out for number one. You are always being judged about something by someone.

People......well, people are idiots. Sometimes I just really hate people. That's probably one of the reasons I have anxiety issues. The mere thought of a world without violence, conflict, and corruption is a fairy tale. And not even the kind of fairy tale that you read your children at bedtime because it would be dull and uninteresting. Maybe it's just because I'm feeling extra pessimestic and angry today, but I say **** the world. There's no hope around here. So just deal with it.

 

[Circus]

Room full o' Debbie Downers, this is.

It's awfully cynical to think that the world is doomed never to be at peace. I mean, I have no reason to believe world peace inevitable, but why not try for it? It sure ain't comin' if everyone's so sure it won't. Sure, it seems impossible. Because it's never happened. Is that any reason to feel hopeless? Lighten up! We're here, right? And we're thinking about it. That's a start.

There have always been people that (for reasons that have always eluded me) want to tear others down. But if you just sit back and let them be, of course they'll never stop! All you can do is live your life and be the best person you can be. Hopefully that will inspire others to do the same.

Now put down the razor and go buy some rose-tinted glasses, ya goobers.

 

[riboflavinbob]

What are you, then? You're saying that something you are shouldn't be allowed to exist?

I'm confused.

There's something called nihilism, you know? Does something with no purpose deserve existence?

 

[Matt]

I view the world with my eyes lolololol

The only way to achieve world peace is to lobotomize everyone. Or Plan B: Erratic all forms of life.

In the meantime? Let's destroy culture. =D

 

[Circus]

There's something called nihilism, you know? Does something with no purpose deserve existence?

Why does it matter what anyone "deserves"? After all, if you want to be really pessimistic about it, nothing matters. Nothing has a purpose. Not one that leads to any kind of shining, revolutionary goal anyway.

I think it's far better to just appreciate the fact that you do exist and do with your life what you will. Don't worry about what you deserve; just be grateful for what you have.

 

[SmashAura4]

There's something called nihilism, you know? Does something with no purpose deserve existence?

If your saying that we as human beings have no purpose in living, then you my friend are terribly mistaken.

We all have some grand purpose. We may not know what it is, but we all have something we must do in life. Also life and free will are the greatest gifts to man, and should be celebrated accordingly. Why be born to have no purpose at all? Because we do have a purpose.

It may look like there's no hope now, but there's no reason to believe that it could get better. "It's always darkest before the dawn".

 

[Circus]

If your saying that we as human beings have no purpose in living, then you my friend are terribly mistaken.

We all have some grand purpose. We may not know what it is, but we all have something we must do in life. Also life and free will are the greatest gifts to man, and should be celebrated accordingly. Why be born to have no purpose at all? Because we do have a purpose.

It may look like there's no hope now, but there's no reason to believe that it could get better. "It's always darkest before the dawn".

I don't really want to counter you on this because you seem to share my "glass-half full" approach to life, but I'm afraid I must disagree with you.

I don't know a single person who has a substantial purpose in life. Even people of "importance" don't do anything of great (and I mean great) merit. Ultimately, the best thing any of us do is contribute to the betterment of our world. Which is cool, but what does that ultimately achieve? We're not working toward a grand goal here. Our civilization evolves, we make big discoveries, and invent new things that improve our lives. Nifty. But what does that all mean? That fact remains that we're all caught in the same unending sequence: birth-procreation-death. It never changes. Our basic way of living has been consistent since anything has been anything. How can we all have a purpose if all of those purposes don't add up to us crossing one universal finish line?

 

[E.G.G.M.A.N.]

If your saying that we as human beings have no purpose in living, then you my friend are terribly mistaken.

We all have some grand purpose. We may not know what it is, but we all have something we must do in life. Also life and free will are the greatest gifts to man, and should be celebrated accordingly. Why be born to have no purpose at all? Because we do have a purpose.

It may look like there's no hope now, but there's no reason to believe that it could get better. "It's always darkest before the dawn".

Why do we even need a "grand purpose"? Is it wrong to have no purpose? And for that matter, what exactly is a "grand purpose" anyways.

 

[Marty]

The sole purpose of man is to propagate himself. This is his one and only goal. It is why we fear death. It is our only intrinsic desire. It is the only objective of life.

 

[SmashAura4]

I don't really want to counter you on this because you seem to share my "glass-half full" approach to life, but I'm afraid I must disagree with you.

I don't know a single person who has a substantial purpose in life. Even people of "importance" don't do anything of great (and I mean great) merit. Ultimately, the best thing any of us do is contribute to the betterment of our world. Which is cool, but what does that ultimately achieve? We're not working toward a grand goal here. Our civilization evolves, we make big discoveries, and invent new things that improve our lives. Nifty. But what does that all mean? That fact remains that we're all caught in the same unending sequence: birth-procreation-death. It never changes. Our basic way of living has been consistent since anything has been anything. How can we all have a purpose if all of those purposes don't add up to us crossing one universal finish line?

Birth-procreation-death? I refuse to believe that that's all to life. I may not be making much sense anymore, but there's gotta be more to life than that. When you say we have no real purpose, I'm thinking we have no real point in living, but only for the sake of living.

I'm sorry, but I just can't believe that. There's more in life.....I just know it.

Why do we even need a "grand purpose"? Is it wrong to have no purpose? And for that matter, what exactly is a "grand purpose" anyways.

Maybe I went a little overboard with the "Grand Purpose" thing. I think what I was trying to say was that everything happens for a reason, and that there's some grand scheme behind it all.

I know I sound blindly optimistic on all this. Unfortunately, it's just how I view things. You'd think I would have learned my lesson by now.

 

[Marty]

Birth-procreation-death? I refuse to believe that that's all to life. I may not be making much sense anymore, but there's gotta be more to life than that. When you say we have no real purpose, I'm thinking we have no real point in living, but only for the sake of living.

I'm sorry, but I just can't believe that. There's more in life.....I just know it.

Well what do you want from this thread? Is this why you made it? For guidance?

No one anywhere has any answers for you. Life is what you make it - good or bad. Decide what you want to do, and that is your purpose.

 

[SmashAura4]

Well what do you want from this thread? Is this why you made it? For guidance?

No one anywhere has any answers for you. Life is what you make it - good or bad. Decide what you want to do, and that is your purpose.

I wasn't looking for any answers, I just wanted to know what other people thought. Now that I see, I'm a little sorry I asked. I'm always fascinated by people and what goes on in their head, and also what they believe in. Well, now that I look at it, maybe I was looking for an answer, but I don't think it was the answer I had in mine. Sorry to have waste your time.