What do you think of these "Seven Tenets"?

Rockstar · 12-14-20, 11:46 AM

One should strive to act with compassion and empathy toward all creatures in accordance with reason.

In accordance with reason? Who determines whats reasonable and when it should be applied? How about just keep it simple and 'just be'.

The struggle for justice is an ongoing and necessary pursuit that should prevail over laws and institutions.

How can justice prevail over laws and institutions? With out law there is no justice. Instead how about we strive to have just and equal application of the law.

One’s body is inviolable, subject to one’s own will alone.

no argument there

The freedoms of others should be respected, including the freedom to offend. To willfully and unjustly encroach upon the freedoms of another is to forgo one's own.

I just cant see the person being offended saying to an offensive person I respect you. Depending on the severity of the offense I might just turn around and leave or knock you out with a punch to the nose. Instead how about we learn NOT to be an offensive butthead. And when someone tells us we are offensive maybe consider changing tack.

Keep in mind the definition of respect is also subjective. Respect is based on something another person has said, achieved or done that places them above the rest of the herd, causing others to stand in awe and admiration. You may have not done a damn thing in life that deserves any respect especially if you've offended someone. But it should never prevent us from being we kind to one another and to love our neighbor.

Beliefs should conform to one's best scientific understanding of the world. One should take care never to distort scientific facts to fit one's beliefs

Who determines whats best? It might be fine for you just dont impose your beliefs on me.

People are fallible. If one makes a mistake, one should do one's best to rectify it and resolve any harm that might have been caused.

Good point

Every tenet is a guiding principle designed to inspire nobility in action and thought. The spirit of compassion, wisdom, and justice should always prevail over the written or spoken word.

I think demanding respect when it isn't earned, expecting me to respect someone who has offended me, and setting rules demanding I believe what you believe. Doesn't inspire a whole lot of nobility nor has anything to do with compassion and is far from being wise.

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Rockstar In the Brig Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Zendia Bar & Grill Posts: 12,614 Downloads: 10 Uploads: 0	One should strive to act with compassion and empathy toward all creatures in accordance with reason. In accordance with reason? Who determines whats reasonable and when it should be applied? How about just keep it simple and 'just be'. The struggle for justice is an ongoing and necessary pursuit that should prevail over laws and institutions. How can justice prevail over laws and institutions? With out law there is no justice. Instead how about we strive to have just and equal application of the law. One’s body is inviolable, subject to one’s own will alone. no argument there The freedoms of others should be respected, including the freedom to offend. To willfully and unjustly encroach upon the freedoms of another is to forgo one's own. I just cant see the person being offended saying to an offensive person I respect you. Depending on the severity of the offense I might just turn around and leave or knock you out with a punch to the nose. Instead how about we learn NOT to be an offensive butthead. And when someone tells us we are offensive maybe consider changing tack. Keep in mind the definition of respect is also subjective. Respect is based on something another person has said, achieved or done that places them above the rest of the herd, causing others to stand in awe and admiration. You may have not done a damn thing in life that deserves any respect especially if you've offended someone. But it should never prevent us from being we kind to one another and to love our neighbor. Beliefs should conform to one's best scientific understanding of the world. One should take care never to distort scientific facts to fit one's beliefs Who determines whats best? It might be fine for you just dont impose your beliefs on me. People are fallible. If one makes a mistake, one should do one's best to rectify it and resolve any harm that might have been caused. Good point Every tenet is a guiding principle designed to inspire nobility in action and thought. The spirit of compassion, wisdom, and justice should always prevail over the written or spoken word. I think demanding respect when it isn't earned, expecting me to respect someone who has offended me, and setting rules demanding I believe what you believe. Doesn't inspire a whole lot of nobility nor has anything to do with compassion and is far from being wise. Last edited by Rockstar; 12-14-20 at 12:08 PM.