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StellaByStarlite -> RE: What code of ethics do you live by? (3/20/2007 5:27:28 AM)

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ORIGINAL: popeye1250

I tried that "Karma" thing once, it doesn't work for shit!
Bad people get richer and have it easier in life, mean bastards hit the lottery, and good people get fucked over all the time and suffer for the rest of their lives.
Not a very good track record for the believers in "Karma."
So when does that "good" Karma kick in?
In THIS lifetime, right?



Hahaha! Right on!

Ditto for that "God has a special plan for each and every one of us" bullshit.  What, like God has a plan for the diseased, starving 18 month old baby living on the streets of new Delhi? What, pray tell, could THAT plan possibly be???

Stella



Devilslilsister -> RE: What code of ethics do you live by? (3/20/2007 7:25:25 AM)

Mine are from my experiences in life and what i have come to believe of what is right and what is wrong.

That and i never draw first blood.  (literally and non literally speaking)

and a few other things too 



dawntreader -> RE: What code of ethics do you live by? (3/20/2007 8:05:56 AM)

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ORIGINAL: Quivver



I will seek elegance rather than luxury, refinement rather than fashion.
I will seek to be worthy more than respectable, wealthy and not rich.
I will study hard, think quietly, talk gently, and act frankly.
I will listen to stars and birds, babes and sages, with an open heart.
I will bear all things cheerfully, do all things bravely, await occasions
and hurry never.
In a word I will let the spiritual, unbidden and unconscious grow up
through the common. ~ William Ellery Channing


Quivver,
 i love this as well! It is one of my favorite philosophies and one i strive for as well~
Most of my "code of ethics" is found in Tao philosophy...



jauntyone -> RE: What code of ethics do you live by? (3/20/2007 8:29:05 AM)

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ORIGINAL: Vendaval

So here is a query for a lazy Sunday evening for you all.
 
What code of ethics do you live by?
Are they based on a particular philosophy, spirituality, or religion? 
Or are they yours alone?
Have your ethics changed over time or because of a life-altering event? 
 
Please, no flaming of others beliefs!  [:D]
 

hello vendaval
 
I live by the same code of ethics that I was raised with. I was raised Southern Baptist, and my father was a Marine. Many of the lessons that I learned growing up are ones that I still live by today.
 
i wish you well
 
melissa



adaddysgirl -> RE: What code of ethics do you live by? (3/20/2007 3:16:16 PM)

i try to live by the golden, rule with a twist "Do unto others as i would do unto myself'.  Therefore, i have to love and respect myself first to treat others in that manner (which i do).
 
Other than that, i like what Arpig said "In any given situation there is a "Right Thing" to do...try to do it."  That is what i try to do too and when i don't, i take responsibility for that and don't try to make excuses or blame others for my errors/weaknesses.  i just try to learn something better for the next time. 
 
DG 



FreshBread -> RE: What code of ethics do you live by? (3/20/2007 5:08:22 PM)

I new I was forgetting something!............



hisannabelle -> RE: What code of ethics do you live by? (3/20/2007 5:16:35 PM)

quote:

ORIGINAL: StellaByStarlite

quote:

ORIGINAL: popeye1250

I tried that "Karma" thing once, it doesn't work for shit!
Bad people get richer and have it easier in life, mean bastards hit the lottery, and good people get fucked over all the time and suffer for the rest of their lives.
Not a very good track record for the believers in "Karma."
So when does that "good" Karma kick in?
In THIS lifetime, right?



Hahaha! Right on!

Ditto for that "God has a special plan for each and every one of us" bullshit.  What, like God has a plan for the diseased, starving 18 month old baby living on the streets of new Delhi? What, pray tell, could THAT plan possibly be???

Stella


hmm. maybe if you judged by the religious concept of karma, rather than the popular notion of karma, it'd be a bit easier to understand.



MistressTexas -> RE: What code of ethics do you live by? (3/22/2007 3:15:54 AM)

I am a firm believer in "if the end justifies the means, than the means are justified." Also, whatever works, and as long as you can face yourself in the mirror at the end of the day, you're not doing too badly. I've seen too much bullshit to beleive "people get what they deserve" So I take care of myself and refuse to feel ashamed for doing so.



mixielicous -> RE: What code of ethics do you live by? (3/22/2007 6:33:05 AM)

fast reply, being raised with no firm or guiding hand, i didnt have others peoples ethics to be taught to me as my own.

the only thing i truly live my life by is, "dont lie, dont gossip". i bet you can tell i was about 13 when i learned this one, but it has kept me out of trouble.



thompsonx -> RE: What code of ethics do you live by? (3/30/2007 8:30:30 PM)

life is uncertain...eat dessert first.
thompson



adoracat -> RE: What code of ethics do you live by? (3/30/2007 8:57:15 PM)

ethics can be such a slippery subject...

but for me, for short, Honor is important.  treating others well until they prove they dont deserve it.  not doing anything that will leave me not being able to look my Deities in the face and say proudly/defiantly "and?!?"

kitten, who is trying like hel to resist the call of the rain



Invictus754 -> RE: What code of ethics do you live by? (3/30/2007 8:57:49 PM)

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ORIGINAL: Vendaval
What code of ethics do you live by?
 - Shoot first, ask questions later.

Are they based on a particular philosophy, spirituality, or religion? 
 - They are based on life experience (no good deed goes unpunished).

Or are they yours alone?
 - Mine alone, I would guess.
 
Have your ethics changed over time or because of a life-altering event? 
Changed over time.



Sinergy -> RE: What code of ethics do you live by? (4/2/2007 6:52:36 PM)

quote:

ORIGINAL: popeye1250

I tried that "Karma" thing once, it doesn't work for shit!
Bad people get richer and have it easier in life, mean bastards hit the lottery, and good people get fucked over all the time and suffer for the rest of their lives.
Not a very good track record for the believers in "Karma."
So when does that "good" Karma kick in?
In THIS lifetime, right?


One aspect of Buddhism which might clarify things for you, popeye1250, is that altruism is considered the act of giving selflessly to other people.

However, to a Buddhist, nothing exists outside of one's own consciousness, and while one can start with the concept of their perception of reality, the ultimate goal is the alleviation of external distractions.

In short.  Nothing exists outside of one's own consciousness.

Taking that as one of the central tenets of Buddhism, practitioners of Buddhism tend to be extremely altruistic in their actions.  Which is completely counterintuitive, since there is nothing outside of one's own reality to be altruistic to.

Why do they do altruistic things?  Because the action of doing good things, being nice to people, working to make a better world, all cause an increase in the person's mental health, nirvana, and happiness.

I can work with that.

Sinergy



caitlyn -> RE: What code of ethics do you live by? (4/2/2007 7:23:02 PM)

If a cop didn't see it, I didn't do it ... and if I did, I didn't mean it ... and if I did, it wasn't my fault.



Sinergy -> RE: What code of ethics do you live by? (4/2/2007 7:45:21 PM)

quote:

ORIGINAL: caitlyn

If a cop didn't see it, I didn't do it ... and if I did, I didn't mean it ... and if I did, it wasn't my fault.


Devout Buddhist meets Reno 9/11?

Sinergy

p.s. Not sure where you live, but here in California people frequently say thank you when I do nice things for them.



Sinergy -> RE: What code of ethics do you live by? (4/2/2007 7:47:51 PM)

quote:

ORIGINAL: caitlyn

If a cop didn't see it, I didn't do it ... and if I did, I didn't mean it ... and if I did, it wasn't my fault.


Please dont assume that I am Buddhist myself.  I have issues with that particular religion.

I am, however, educated about the religion.

Sinergy



caitlyn -> RE: What code of ethics do you live by? (4/2/2007 8:01:16 PM)

I apologize Sinergy ... I was fast responding and attached to you ... and was generally just funnin' anyway.



thompsonx -> RE: What code of ethics do you live by? (4/2/2007 10:53:24 PM)

quote:

ORIGINAL: caitlyn

If a cop didn't see it, I didn't do it ... and if I did, I didn't mean it ... and if I did, it wasn't my fault.

caitlyn:
Isn't that a quote from Bart Simpson?[;)]
thompson



iceraven -> RE: What code of ethics do you live by? (4/3/2007 12:02:06 AM)

Honesty loyalty and Honor are the only thing you can carry with you to the grave so let it be my lifes work to carry as much of that with me as I can

“The boondock saints” quotes that i agree with
Connor: Destroy all that which is evil.
Murphy: So that which is good may flourish.
MURPHY: Do not kill. Do not rape. Do not steal. These are principles which every man of every faith can embrace.
Connor: These are not polite suggestions, these are codes of behavior, and those of you that ignore them will pay the dearest cost.
(amazing movie if you ever get to see it)



HalloweenWhite -> RE: What code of ethics do you live by? (4/3/2007 3:24:24 AM)

"Do unto others as you would have others do unto you"



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