An Interesting Article on Carnality

[Arnox]

Aldra posted this link originally but I thought it entertaining enough to post a thread about it. Here's the link in question.

https://groups.google.com/forum/#!topic/it.cultura.ateismo/-V5u-O8YUyA

I think what the author is basically saying is that we are wrong to try and repress our more feral carnal natures, saying that most of the mental problems we encounter are due to us holding back our inner animal. Personally, I think it's pretty hypocritcial to say this considering the fact that writing and communicating this idea in such a civil manner alone goes against what he's saying. However, his argument still stands all the same

Now, I would put forth my opinion on all this but I think you all know what I'm going to say. (It's a load of tosh.) So I'm to spare you all the boring speech and go straight on to asking what you all think of this.

[Vulture]

Personally, I think it's pretty hypocritcial to say this considering the fact that writing and communicating this idea in such a civil manner alone goes against what he's saying.

Why not both? *insert Asian girl here*

[Arnox]

Why not both? *insert Asian girl here*

Here you go for future reference.



So wait, are you saying that's what he's arguing or is that simply your recommendation?

[aldra]

I had meant to post about this earlier but I never seem to be able to focus for long enough to write what I actually want to about it. now is no exception.

in short, though, I understand what they're saying - happiness, fulfillment and all those other positive feelings are just that - feelings... emotions, instincts, unconscious things that you can't truly control.

to revert back to a state where that most base happiness is available to you, you have to give in to those instincts. if you strip away morality, be it religious, social or whatever else and consider only yourself, there isn't right or wrong - only what makes you feel better or worse. what are considered crimes or evils may bring you closer to happiness, even in spite of yourself.

I don't necessarily condone the lifestyle, but there's truth to the writing. all people bend their own rules and morals and find themselves doing things they never thought they would - the writer of the article was just more honest than most.