Posted by Sometime Player on March 22, 2000 at 13:46:02:
In Reply to: While you are throwing around the word Definition. posted by Grallon on March 22, 2000 at 11:53:54:
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> > "Manipulated by the light?" You have a weird perception of what "evil" means. Good vs. Evil is not a freaking team sport. An evil person is one who will do whatever it takes to advance himself.
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> This is not the only and exclusive definition of evil.
I have yet to see anyone come up with a better one.
> Was Jefferey Dalmer doing what he did to advance himself?
Sure. In his twisted mind, he gained enjoyment from what he did, and didn't care that he had to hurt people to do it. If he thought he would enjoy cannibalizing humans, but refrained from doing it because he felt it was wrong to cause harm to others, then I'd consider him a "good" person.
> Was Hannibal Lector doing what he did to advance to himself?
See above.
> FOR THE LOVE OF GOD, IS FRANK GIFFORD ONLY DOING WHAT HE IS DOING TO ADVANCE HIMSELF??!?!?
Perhaps we have different definitions of "advance himself". I only meant "advance" as relative to a person's goals... that is, "gain greater enjoyment of life".