Is it Possible to LOVE your ENEMY?

[havoc]

Many people, religions, etc. say that "you should love your enemy". Is this possible? My personal answer is down the page a bit. Answer first, then maybe check my answer out. peace
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No, its isn't possible, when you love someone, that someone is not your enemy. One should never have an enemy, one should understand that the person that may be considered an enemy or something along those lines is suffering from lack of understanding, one should help that person by understanding. peace

 

[WODIN]

Of course it is possible to love your enemy. You just have to tie them up first!

 

[toga22]

Love is a strong word with many interpretations. I feel that it is important, however to respect and understand your enemy.

 

[toga22]

Ok, degreenhill, good point........

I guess I was considering "enemy" as a personal daily oppostion.

However, people carry around a degree of understanding for the people in which you are referring. (i.e. understanding other capabilities). If they didn't, there would be no need for the precautions people take to prevent these actions.....(locks, security systems, and guns)

 

[havoc]

If someone broke into your house and killed your loved ones...would you respect and try to understand why they did this..or would you want to inflict horrific pain on them as much as possible...?

I would inflict the pain, then understand.

 

[supersizeme]

i dont know about my enemies, but i do know that i loved myself three times this morning and i'm about to hit <insert my major telecom company name here> stall #2 for another self-love-making session. i like to leave the stall door open and freak people out

 

[Jae]

NO!!! Actually we need enemies, or else all our friends would get tired of us hating on them.

 

[dynomite]

No we can't, it's not in our nature.

We may,at times,adopt a state of mind that is so loving
and accepting of all other humans that we are intellectually
tricked into believing that loving a true enemy is possible.

But it is a lie that people of certain "spiritual convictions" have
accepted in order to fulfill the expectations they have placed
upon themselves.



Having a true enemy that you truly hate is just as important as
all other aspects of a complete life.

 

[Zebo]

Havoc, good post as usual.

I understand what you're saying, but we get so emotional when it comes to "love thy enemies". Alot of people can't seperate exacting revenge and embracing someone who is troubled or has a dark heart.

My first thought was , no we can't love our enemies. But should we? Well, that's a whole other discussion.

All I know is, I would love to sit down with you, smoke a bowl and discuss spirituality.....I would enjoy that.

Peace.

 

[havoc]

No we can't, it's not in our nature.

We may,at times,adopt a state of mind that is so loving
and accepting of all other humans that we are intellectually
tricked into believing that loving a true enemy is possible.

But it is a lie that people of certain "spiritual convictions" have
accepted in order to fulfill the expectations they have placed
upon themselves.



Having a true enemy that you truly hate is just as important as
all other aspects of a complete life.

Dynomite, interesting words, you said "no we can't , it is not in our nature", implying "our" as everyone, My friend, you can't speak for everyone, I know this because your "our" doesn't apply to me, and I'm sure there are plenty others.

You mentioned "spiritual convictions", thats a notion or concept, notions or concepts are just that, notions and concepts. Notions and concepts are not the same for everyone. Interpretations vary.

"Having a true enemy that you truly hate is just as important as
all other aspects of a complete life". Again, I respectfully disagree, an enemy serves no purpose, hate is not proper understanding, hate is an adolescent response. peace

 

[havoc]

Havoc, good post as usual.

I understand what you're saying, but we get so emotional when it comes to "love thy enemies". Alot of people can't seperate exacting revenge and embracing someone who is troubled or has a dark heart.

My first thought was , no we can't love our enemies. But should we? Well, that's a whole other discussion.

All I know is, I would love to sit down with you, smoke a bowl and discuss spirituality.....I would enjoy that.

Peace.

That would be a good time. peace

 

[havoc]

Havoc,

Do you think it is correct that police use the premise of morality as a purpose behind their jobs?

Well, please get more specific as far as there "jobs". I know what your saying brother, however, just give me an example please. peace

 

[polarpixie]

I don't know about love, but it's important to appreciate their existence because enemies, if you allow them to, will be one of your life's greatest teachers.

 

[mrbill]

Many people, religions, etc. say that "you should love your enemy". Is this possible?

I don't know because I don't have any enemies, they are all dead.

 

[dynomite]

Dynomite, interesting words, you said "no we can't , it is not in our nature", implying "our" as everyone, My friend, you can't speak for everyone, I know this because your "our" doesn't apply to me, and I'm sure there are plenty others.

You mentioned "spiritual convictions", thats a notion or concept, notions or concepts are just that, notions and concepts. Notions and concepts are not the same for everyone. Interpretations vary.

"Having a true enemy that you truly hate is just as important as
all other aspects of a complete life". Again, I respectfully disagree, an enemy serves no purpose, hate is not proper understanding, hate is an adolescent response. peace

Havoc, I cannot argue with your points. They are well taken, but although we are all
individuals, we share a common nature. Only our perspectives are different and
our levels of tolerance and understanding.

I do believe that it takes resistance to make us stronger. Weight lifting will
help our bodies, and a good enemy or foe that is passionately dispised
will make us stronger in other ways...That is, if it doesn't make us crazy. LOL

Peace,brother

 

[Warik]

Understand? Possible.

Forgive? Possible, but improbable.

Love? Impossible.

-Warik

 

[Puc]

Of course it is possible to love your enemy. You just have to tie them up first!

i gotta echo the ancient goo-guzzling one..

NOTHING, and I do mean NOTHING beats a good grudge fuck...

"Whats that you say, you don't like it in the ass! No lube for you then. What's that, you say, it hurts, well here is the other 6 inches. If you're good, I might not shoot it in your eye!!!"

 

[HighIntensity]

yes

 

[Puc]

yes

spoken like someone who was wronged by a former love?

 

[HighIntensity]

you got it Puc

 

[JustinM]

before i look at anyones repsonse, i would say its not possible to love your enemy, maybe a girl that fucked you over, but it is possible to love having your enemy becuase it can bring the best out in you..(competition and lifting wise)

peace