saint versus sinner

isthatso · Jan 18, 2013

new addiction..starting threads....

Saint versus sinner
Only the most sinful of us, is capable of being a true saint.
Because they are not half-hearted.
Don't do things by half. Put everything into it.

That's why most of us are in the middle. We don't give the devil or God our whole soul.

Do you agree with this theory?

Rosebolt · Jan 18, 2013

I don't really get what kind of answer you want or are expecting, but it seems like an interesting theory.

By that logic, the most kind hearted, are capable of being the most sinful.

I don't think this is true though. Everyone has their ability to "put everything into it." They just need a trigger.

isthatso · Jan 18, 2013

Of course please disagree.
Just my perspective.
St. Paul is a good example.
From killing Christians to becoming an apostle.

You see alcoholics giving up alcohol cold turkey.
They go from the devil incarnate to a model citizen.

GioRocket · Jan 19, 2013

"Evil is an viewpoint, not an orientation" - a line from my favorite fanfiction

Have you ever noticed the best villains in movies and books and whatever are the one who think they are doing the right thing. I watched the Superman film from the 70s a few weeks ago and it was horrible! Lex Luthor was ridiculous in it, it seemed like he was being a bad guy for the sake of it, he even said something along the lines of "I am the most villainous villain in all of Metropolis mwuhahahah" it made no sense, I hated it lol

isthatso · Jan 19, 2013

"Evil is an viewpoint, not an orientation"

Taking me a while to grasp this one.

Lady X · Jan 19, 2013

Everyone's a sinner. End of.

There isn't a single person on here who hasn't done something wrong at some point in their life. Everyone has been a dick at least once - its just human nature. We are a flawed, fallen people.

The crucial part is how we feel about it. It would only be harmful to you if you dwelled on the little mistakes you made and felt like you'd failed or were a bad person for messing up. Everyone messes up. Obviously some people "sin" more than others, and in varying severity. Some people do it regularly and don't care about the consequences. These tend to be the sort of people who ruin their own lives (and others) through their behaviour.

Personally, I am aware of my flaws, and when I mess up I try and make amends and genuinely feel remorseful and mindful to not do it again. I think that's the best we can do really.

"Let him who is without sin cast the first stone..."