tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35456824.post5232754057388798144..comments2015-12-10T20:22:49.076-05:00Comments on Cave of Pythia: Aquainted with Evil - Innocence LostPythia3http://www.blogger.com/profile/15682761270108828712noreply@blogger.comBlogger7125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35456824.post-83336923804597490542007-12-08T19:20:00.000-05:002007-12-08T19:20:00.000-05:00First off, the pictures and art that you chose rea...First off, the pictures and art that you chose really does a great job highlighting your words.<BR/><BR/>We live in a day and age as filled with evil characters as good, even though evil more often than not claims to be good, and see their actions as somehow right. That really is frightening, that it is a choice, to commit violent acts, or even to go with the flow of history and stay quiet about what you do and do not know. To allow tyranny on any level with an ignorant grin, and not act passionately and compassionately, one from the other. Like your words seek to do all the time.<BR/><BR/>Thanks for the visits, it's a busy time for all of us. Hang in there, OK? Glad to read your words again.eric1313https://www.blogger.com/profile/13807078704660045859noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35456824.post-91039637218510452062007-12-05T17:45:00.000-05:002007-12-05T17:45:00.000-05:00Things are rough these days, no doubt! It's a tou...Things are rough these days, no doubt! It's a tough world filled with difficulty, that old vale of tears. But also moments of brightness like you! Love the pictures you chose.Michelle's Spellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15769666862403600253noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35456824.post-79345130734347300532007-12-05T11:40:00.000-05:002007-12-05T11:40:00.000-05:00Hi Erik,I didn't realize that I had expressed we w...Hi Erik,<BR/>I didn't realize that I had expressed we were getting worse. It's always been as bad and as good as it is . . . but my pessimism must have been coming through. Sometimes, even a Pollyanna such as myself has to remove the rose colored glasses to at least wipe the gook off.<BR/>Cheers to Atticus and to you, ErikPythia3https://www.blogger.com/profile/15682761270108828712noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35456824.post-27295654786860501412007-12-05T11:33:00.000-05:002007-12-05T11:33:00.000-05:00Actually, it's not a SLOW process. It's actually s...Actually, it's not a SLOW process. It's actually so quick that it leaves one with the impression that nothing happened.Pythia3https://www.blogger.com/profile/15682761270108828712noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35456824.post-52451667956264757152007-12-05T11:31:00.000-05:002007-12-05T11:31:00.000-05:00Thanks Walking Man, but I do HOPE we can change th...Thanks Walking Man, but I do HOPE we can change the course of our evolutionary karma. I don't WANT to sound like my grandma about the rotten world . . . but, unfortunately, we cannot block out the evil with good anymore.<BR/>I do my best, on any given day, to be kind, generous, compassionate. I take care of my little corner and help those in my field of vision . . . But, I have to admit, I still find myself getting caught up in the darkness from time to time. That black plague needs only the tiniest hook to begin its slow process of sinking of us.Pythia3https://www.blogger.com/profile/15682761270108828712noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35456824.post-13906968797740036292007-12-04T10:02:00.000-05:002007-12-04T10:02:00.000-05:00Hey Lindy, pretty sad, huh? On the other hand, if...Hey Lindy, <BR/><BR/>pretty sad, huh? On the other hand, if we haven't essentially changed collectively, how can you also say we're getting worse?<BR/><BR/>Maybe we can listen to "Hurdy Gurdy Man" and hope for the best?<BR/><BR/>The problem of evil is a daily issue with each of us, I suppose -- but man, those examples you describe are truly horrible. One of the most horrible people I can think of is "The Angle of Death," Dr. Mengele of the Nazi regime. But only because of his sadistic glee -- there are plenty who cause misery and death to their fellow humans and other living creatures. In the end, though, Walking Man's concluding paragraph may be the only real daily option to choose. That and, when push comes to shove, try to be Atticus Finch.Erik Donald Francehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02332500850365598564noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35456824.post-7766705152754222622007-12-04T06:21:00.000-05:002007-12-04T06:21:00.000-05:00No mankind has not changed. as you say we are the ...No mankind has not changed. as you say we are the same as we have always been "since the banishment from eden." In 6000 years of recorded western history there has been maybe 50 years of peace between nations and not one day of peace between people.<BR/><BR/>I would rather the Mayans be right and the world run out in 2012 then for it to continue on in the manner of civilizations where a few grab all they can including lives from innocents and the poor. That way at least people with a heart who are aware but sensitive to the brutality of the world will be at peace.<BR/><BR/>Unfortunately in order to survive in this world in which so much assails us as individuals it is a necessity to harden your heart somewhat or you will be bowled over like a head pin on a well waxed lane.<BR/><BR/>The only solution I know of is be kind when you can, be generous when you are able, talk to god about the people in your own field of vision and hope that next time it will be better.<BR/><BR/>Peace<BR/><BR/>markthe walking manhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10058913927297370740noreply@blogger.com