Evolution of the soul
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Define Evil
May 5th 2008 01:42
Define evil for me......Because Im having some trouble. Theres a lot of suggestive definitions being thrown around, and 'Evil' itself gets thrown around quite a lot.
The ancient definition of evil is -
"Anything that disrupts the way in which man wishes to live"
Now thats very conveniant isnt it? That sort of thinking was what led to witch hunts. Cos if Goody Goodwife Smith made biscuits without raisins, and "the way you like to live" included raisins, well FUCK! Burn the bitch at the stake!
But the modern definition of evil just seems to incude one thing - Killing people.
Example, in Buffy, Buffy says to Faith - "Until you went evil and started killing people" and Spike, also is considered 'good' when he no longer kills people. By choice that is - having the behaviour modification chip doesnt seem to count. He still likes to watch!
And last night, watching 'Revenge of the Sith' we got Aniken, he likes to wear black, he likes his dark broody expressions and he likes to question authority, all evil attributes. But no one even suspects he's romancing the dark side until he puts his light saber through some children.
I tell ya, the black robes tipped me off. I mean look at him next to Obe One, like you cant tell who the good guy is?
Im not a Star Wars fan so forgive my spelling mistakes.
Ive tried to be 'evil' in a lot of ways - coming out of catholic primary school into public high school I had a LOT of catching up to do. Of course they set on me like lions on a zebra. You've got to understand, thats just how life is. I was weak, they were strong, its what happens. But I quickly saw how it was going down and knew - KNEW - I had to get stronger to repel them. The day I got punched in the school yard Id had enough. The rage and humanity Id tried to hard to control throughout my religion classes I now nourished. I read every horror book I could get my hands on. I worked on my body language, intimidation techniques. I paired up with a very 'tough' imaged chick. Before long I had them running, just because I can move my eyes without moving the rest of my body. People seem to think its scary. I spoke other people's thoughts aloud and carried a witchcraft book under my arm and JEEZ did that ever have effect! If I see people from school on the street they shuffle away from my confident smile.
But now Im thinking, have they raised the bar? Im worried. Stealing, cheating, twisting peoples feelings and playing with their will seems to have been assimilated into society. With all this talk of 'balance' and 'walk in his shoes first' the most horrific of human personality traits are now considered normal, everyday. Certainly not evil. Maybe 'a bit over there' or 'towards the dark side' but not evil. Its all just circumstance. You cant judge.
Which mind you, IS great. Ive never been a fan of judgement cos I was always told God's going to do it anyway. Not that I think he has a right, I mean, its not like I asked his opinion is it?
And to be true, Ive never liked these mysterious definitions of 'good' and 'evil' and much preferred an analogy of balance where all people are what they are and that is, quite simply, ends of the scale.
BUT I need to define evil....You'll notice I left good entirely out of the loop, because Im not interested, but its just as confused as evil is, right now.
I define evil as 'Not Good' and thats about the best Ive got right now. Can anyone else define Evil? Or Good for that matter?
The ancient definition of evil is -
"Anything that disrupts the way in which man wishes to live"
Now thats very conveniant isnt it? That sort of thinking was what led to witch hunts. Cos if Goody Goodwife Smith made biscuits without raisins, and "the way you like to live" included raisins, well FUCK! Burn the bitch at the stake!
But the modern definition of evil just seems to incude one thing - Killing people.
Example, in Buffy, Buffy says to Faith - "Until you went evil and started killing people" and Spike, also is considered 'good' when he no longer kills people. By choice that is - having the behaviour modification chip doesnt seem to count. He still likes to watch!
And last night, watching 'Revenge of the Sith' we got Aniken, he likes to wear black, he likes his dark broody expressions and he likes to question authority, all evil attributes. But no one even suspects he's romancing the dark side until he puts his light saber through some children.
I tell ya, the black robes tipped me off. I mean look at him next to Obe One, like you cant tell who the good guy is?
Im not a Star Wars fan so forgive my spelling mistakes.
Ive tried to be 'evil' in a lot of ways - coming out of catholic primary school into public high school I had a LOT of catching up to do. Of course they set on me like lions on a zebra. You've got to understand, thats just how life is. I was weak, they were strong, its what happens. But I quickly saw how it was going down and knew - KNEW - I had to get stronger to repel them. The day I got punched in the school yard Id had enough. The rage and humanity Id tried to hard to control throughout my religion classes I now nourished. I read every horror book I could get my hands on. I worked on my body language, intimidation techniques. I paired up with a very 'tough' imaged chick. Before long I had them running, just because I can move my eyes without moving the rest of my body. People seem to think its scary. I spoke other people's thoughts aloud and carried a witchcraft book under my arm and JEEZ did that ever have effect! If I see people from school on the street they shuffle away from my confident smile.
But now Im thinking, have they raised the bar? Im worried. Stealing, cheating, twisting peoples feelings and playing with their will seems to have been assimilated into society. With all this talk of 'balance' and 'walk in his shoes first' the most horrific of human personality traits are now considered normal, everyday. Certainly not evil. Maybe 'a bit over there' or 'towards the dark side' but not evil. Its all just circumstance. You cant judge.
Which mind you, IS great. Ive never been a fan of judgement cos I was always told God's going to do it anyway. Not that I think he has a right, I mean, its not like I asked his opinion is it?
And to be true, Ive never liked these mysterious definitions of 'good' and 'evil' and much preferred an analogy of balance where all people are what they are and that is, quite simply, ends of the scale.
BUT I need to define evil....You'll notice I left good entirely out of the loop, because Im not interested, but its just as confused as evil is, right now.
I define evil as 'Not Good' and thats about the best Ive got right now. Can anyone else define Evil? Or Good for that matter?
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Easter Ramblings
March 23rd 2008 04:10
Today is the day of the Resurrection, whether you're a christian type or a failed Catholic type like me, you'll know this day and the Easter holidays on the whole as so much more than a day off
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Introduction to Faery Wicca Tarot(plus some updates)
November 30th 2007 04:34
Last year, in Febuary, I went to visit mum in law. We've had visits since then, but on that visit, she gave us our chrissi presents for 2006. Mine was the amythyst and silver ring, that, despite losing two stones, is still on my left hand and never leaves it. Im going to paint over the holes to make it look respectable, as its power has not diminished the slightest amount. Ive finally found a ring for my right hand too....Just need to purchase it.
My other gift from Momma Jane was a deck of Tarot cards - The Faery Wicca Tarot. Years ago she gave me a set of 'Titiana's tarot' a very simple and basic deck of utterly simple and spare images, that I grew to love. It didnt have many cards however, so the interpretation was limited[ Click here to read more ]
My other gift from Momma Jane was a deck of Tarot cards - The Faery Wicca Tarot. Years ago she gave me a set of 'Titiana's tarot' a very simple and basic deck of utterly simple and spare images, that I grew to love. It didnt have many cards however, so the interpretation was limited
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Dancin with The Devil, (Take 2) The Needle that removes the Thorn
August 24th 2007 06:46
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Dont you ever.....
August 22nd 2007 04:50
Want to hunt? Dont you ever feel a pressing need like fire in your blood to stalk through the underbrush, eyes trained on your prey, carefully positioned downwind? Dont you ever feel the need to bash two rocks together to make a fire, weave threads together to make a curtain for your cave?
Dont you ever feel the need to journey - to collect everything you need and walk, walk, walk to the far off horizon, just to see whats there? Dont you ever feel a pressing need to have mud between your toes as you bolt through the forest away from an enemy, heart pounding as your fingers grasp the flint knife, to turn in sweat and pain and courage, and PROVE your dominance as the greatest species on earth[ Click here to read more ]
Dont you ever feel the need to journey - to collect everything you need and walk, walk, walk to the far off horizon, just to see whats there? Dont you ever feel a pressing need to have mud between your toes as you bolt through the forest away from an enemy, heart pounding as your fingers grasp the flint knife, to turn in sweat and pain and courage, and PROVE your dominance as the greatest species on earth
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A Fascination With The Dark Side (Dancing with the Devil....And Lovin it....)
August 17th 2007 04:42
Prepare yourself. Here I go again.
I remember when I was about 10, I utterly HATED going to church on Sundays. I went to church every fucking day for religion classes and choir practice - Why did God demand I give up a precious day? I remember rallying against it, and Mums adamance that we go[ Click here to read more ]
I remember when I was about 10, I utterly HATED going to church on Sundays. I went to church every fucking day for religion classes and choir practice - Why did God demand I give up a precious day? I remember rallying against it, and Mums adamance that we go
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The problem with power
February 21st 2007 04:28
Look from above...
The problem with power is that no one recognises TRUE power. Im honest, I adore power. Ive been powerless my whole life and seek it with a bloodthirsty longing, to be in an upper area of the foodchain where I can MAKE things happen, instead of wishing and waiting. But when I say no one recognises true power, I mean that in so many ways. We all allot power in different ways, there are the usual socially accepted aspects, such as money, property, position, all tied into assets and view in the public eyes, and there is personal power, the little plays that go on all day everyday between you and every single person you interact with. Then theres spiritual power, karma, and the will of the universe.
Say you meet someone every day where you buy a loaf of bread. At first, its "hi, bye" they have no power over you. Eventually over time you will let more of yourself slip, to the point where even if you dont know them, they have a small amount of power over you. This does not translate back the same way - You may have shown more of yourself than them, therefore they now have the upper hand. Turning a blind eye to these tiny power plays is one of the reasons society is going down the drain. A man whos just lost a minor battle of wits will feel hurt, confused, and feel anger toward his rival. He could stew on it for weeks, darkening his thoughts and feeling anxious when his rival is around. This is cause and effect of power. A small portion of his personal power was stolen, without the spiritual awareness to regain it he has created a vacuum where that person will ALWAYS have power over him. Karmic power is evident everywhere all the time, its very definition means that it will come back on you when you feel the strongest, the most righteous. The very essence of Karma is "why is this being done to me?" a spur to encourage you to learn a certain lesson.
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