Society and Heroes
Human beings are a social species. Though a relative minority on the planet Earth, when compared to all other life forms, we have far reaching abilities, affecting not only the fate of Earth, but now Space.
Where do we learn what is right and wrong? Who are our teachers? Many turn to Elders, Religion and Institutions of learning, others to media, and the internet.
Who are our heros?
I googled Modern Heroes in images, and what appeared in the were mostly Soldiers.
What does this say about our society? A soldier is trained to kill. Is this the definition of a hero? The same concept exists in the extremest Muslim religion. Who and what is the the morality behind these acts? I can only question and ponder...Survival seems at the base of acts of violence, yet survival of what, of whom? Soldiers go into war believing they are doing a service for all in their own country..
Who are our modern Heroes?
The media dominates in the Industrialized world. While religion, school, parents and educational institutions still have an active role, movie stars, sports figures, musicians, news-casters and politicians also actively guide society.
So who are the Heros?
A few stand out as truly humanitarian, Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt, Prince and Princess of Wales, The Dalai Lama. In sports, where the very definition of sportsmanship embodies ethical action, a few stand out such as Michael Jordan, Magic Jhonson and Reggie White...
What promted this post is that these "heroes" seem to be the exception...
A disturbing group of studies (the Huffington Post) show that " as people climb the social ladder, their compassionate feelings towards other people decline."
What qualities are associated with wealth, and success? What are we taught by those we daily experience as parts of our daily lives?
Morality :
A code of conduct.
A system of behavior based upon the concepts of right or wrong.
Choices that insure fair play and harmony between individuals.
Morality impacts our everyday decisions, and those choices are directed by our conscience.
Is Morality Learned or Innate
Evidence seems to suggest both, morality is both learned and innate Research ranges from brain studies to emotional responses on issues of morality ...
The idea of "Original Sin"
This has carried on in Christian doctrine, as evidenced by statements such as;
"We sin because we are sinners; we are not sinners because we sin."
Christianity makes up approximately 1/3 of the world religions. Where does this leave the mass of humanity? And how does this shape the minds of those believers in Christ, and their view of non-believers?
Morality and Biology
One research study found that when the prefrontal cortex is damaged, a person feels no moral compunction in sacraficing one person for the good of all, yet those with healthy cortexes felt revulsion at the thought..
A finer line might be drawn in the difference between morality and alturism.
Only questions
I have only questions.
The eyes of mankind seem to be opening to laws of conduct gone arwy.
What is the example set by our heros of today? And who will guide the future?
Human beings are a social species. Though a relative minority on the planet Earth, when compared to all other life forms, we have far reaching abilities, affecting not only the fate of Earth, but now Space.
Where do we learn what is right and wrong? Who are our teachers? Many turn to Elders, Religion and Institutions of learning, others to media, and the internet.
Who are our heros?
I googled Modern Heroes in images, and what appeared in the were mostly Soldiers.
What does this say about our society? A soldier is trained to kill. Is this the definition of a hero? The same concept exists in the extremest Muslim religion. Who and what is the the morality behind these acts? I can only question and ponder...Survival seems at the base of acts of violence, yet survival of what, of whom? Soldiers go into war believing they are doing a service for all in their own country..
Who are our modern Heroes?
The media dominates in the Industrialized world. While religion, school, parents and educational institutions still have an active role, movie stars, sports figures, musicians, news-casters and politicians also actively guide society.
So who are the Heros?
A few stand out as truly humanitarian, Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt, Prince and Princess of Wales, The Dalai Lama. In sports, where the very definition of sportsmanship embodies ethical action, a few stand out such as Michael Jordan, Magic Jhonson and Reggie White...
What promted this post is that these "heroes" seem to be the exception...
A disturbing group of studies (the Huffington Post) show that " as people climb the social ladder, their compassionate feelings towards other people decline."
What qualities are associated with wealth, and success? What are we taught by those we daily experience as parts of our daily lives?
Morality :
A code of conduct.
A system of behavior based upon the concepts of right or wrong.
Choices that insure fair play and harmony between individuals.
Morality impacts our everyday decisions, and those choices are directed by our conscience.
Is Morality Learned or Innate
Evidence seems to suggest both, morality is both learned and innate Research ranges from brain studies to emotional responses on issues of morality ...
The idea of "Original Sin"
Christianity first embraced the concept that every child is born with "original sin" in the 4th century BC. Augustine of Hippo argued that as all humans are children of Adam, " all of humanity inherited Adam's sin and his just punishment." (from Wikipedia)
The option not to sin does not exist." A History of Christian Thought,
vol. 2, 44. The only "salvation" is through Christ...
-from sunnydaylawThis has carried on in Christian doctrine, as evidenced by statements such as;
"We sin because we are sinners; we are not sinners because we sin."
Christianity makes up approximately 1/3 of the world religions. Where does this leave the mass of humanity? And how does this shape the minds of those believers in Christ, and their view of non-believers?
Morality and Biology
One research study found that when the prefrontal cortex is damaged, a person feels no moral compunction in sacraficing one person for the good of all, yet those with healthy cortexes felt revulsion at the thought..
A finer line might be drawn in the difference between morality and alturism.
Only questions
I have only questions.
The eyes of mankind seem to be opening to laws of conduct gone arwy.
What is the example set by our heros of today? And who will guide the future?
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