Who believes that "selfishness" is a synonym of evil? If so, explain...

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Posted by flipper1966 Apr 27th, 2012 at 7:42PM

Selfishness is neutral. Neither good nor bad.

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Reply by aloneinthedark69 Apr 27th, 2012 at 7:59PM

I would have to agree with you. Being concered with one's own interests does not mean that a person is good or bad..
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Posted by appointed3rd Apr 27th, 2012 at 7:51PM

I do...Satan the evil one was selfish when he wanted his own glory. He said to Eve, "You'll be just like God" making her think of self.

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Reply by aloneinthedark69 Apr 27th, 2012 at 7:56PM

From a religious standpoint, you are probably correct. But what about from a moral standpoint? The concept of "selfishness" does not include a moral evaluation.
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Reply by appointed3rd Apr 28th, 2012 at 9:31PM

I see, but when you used the word "evil" to me it denotes spirituallity . let's see... without moral evaluation, who can really say because our idea of "selfishness" comes from what we "believe" selfishness to be. I think that the answer has to include the religious view.
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Posted by silktaffetafetish Apr 27th, 2012 at 7:48PM

'Evil' is a human construct, like 'good', 'bad','hot', 'cold'... none of which actually exists but in our mind! To answer your question, to the properly adjusted person evil yields good. To the maladjusted, good yields evil. You see, all the great boons and disadvantages are inside a persons heart, unseen by human eyes.

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Reply by geno77 Apr 27th, 2012 at 8:06PM

Wow, just wow! I don't think you even have a clue what you are talking about.
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Posted by justkoz Apr 27th, 2012 at 7:43PM

Not really! To be selfish cuts you off from others. So that isn't hurting anyone but that person because they only worry about themselves. Which isn't evil in it's self, it is just anti social.

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Reply by ianrockwell Apr 27th, 2012 at 7:46PM

I think you can want the best for yourself(selfishness) and others at the same time..I think that is a healthy state...
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Reply by asocial Apr 27th, 2012 at 7:52PM

well, that's not antisocial, but most people probably don't know the difference so I guess it's pointless to point it out.
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Posted by carlee1212 Dec 8th, 2012 at 9:29PM

Out of all of the negative characteristics, I think selfishness and greed are probably the closest to evil. Things like anger are usually caused by some type of pain. Being selfish is just when you want more for yourself regardless of how it hurts others.

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Posted by Melamaranthe Apr 27th, 2012 at 8:16PM

The nicest people I know are selfish, they are only kind to a select few but they certainly aren't bad persons.

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Posted by geno77 Apr 27th, 2012 at 8:10PM

Caring for one's own interest without a concern for others. If someone wants to kill another person for their interest, how would you feel about that? Yes, selfishness is the cause of all that is wrong.

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Posted by byebyebabe Apr 27th, 2012 at 8:09PM

Selfishness is hurtful to others, therefore feels evil. If it feels evil, it is evil. Selfish persons will find themselves alone in the end.

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Posted by orangename Apr 27th, 2012 at 7:47PM

I dont. everyone is selfish , given the opportunity to proove it.

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Reply by aloneinthedark69 Apr 27th, 2012 at 7:57PM

Very true.
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Reply by silktaffetafetish Apr 27th, 2012 at 8:14PM

What happened to 'there is no greater sacrifice than to give your life for your friends'?? Selfishness is the art of unleashing the ego with the pinnacle being pride. A person who has pride is blind!
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Posted by ianrockwell Apr 27th, 2012 at 7:44PM

How can you love your neighbor as your self , If you do not love yourself?

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