Hypothetical: Ridding the world of evil people.

[LoneWolf]

Originally Posted by listopencil

right back at you. You didn't put much though into your list.

A Christian may view everyone as "bad", even themselves, without accepting Jesus in order to cleanse away Original Sin. That doesn't mean they are going to do anything to you. That just means that they hold an opinion. Nothing evil about that If you think someone is "bad", even yourself, based on any religious views or practices, you are evil.

Some people have never had that opportunity. Valid point

There are legitimate times where you may harm an animal outside of a hunting situation. I've had to put two dogs to sleep. I've been attacked by a neighbor's Doberman and had to use my bicycle as a weapon. I've used rodent traps when field mice infested our home after a particularly harsh rainy season. Putting dogs to sleep is a kindness, not harm. Killing mice us hunting them. Self defense against an aggressive dog is a valid point.

Use the standard "starving person steals a loaf of bread to feed their children" morals exercise for this one. Stealing is stealing and $500 buys a lot of bread.

It's the same as a "should you" question. You are asking the respondent to determine appropriateness. I believe even pedophiles know what is considered inappropriate.

Depends on the situation, depends on my relationship with the local police force, depends on the corruption level of the local police force. Bullshit. Just answer yes or no.

I would say "no."

Did you mean "yes"? My mistake I meant "yes".Because, if not, you are describing psychotic behavior.

Not evil. You're obviously a serial elevator farter.


Not worth examining.

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[Rain Man]

Originally Posted by LoneWolf

1. Do you believe all atheists are bad people? No
2. Have you ever given money/food to someone in need when nobody was watching? Yes
3. Have you ever intentionally harmed an animal outside of a hunting situation? No
4. If you found a wallet/purse that contained $500, would you attempt to find the owner and return all of their money? Yes
5. Have you ever inappropriately touched a child? No
6. If you saw someone stealing from someone you didn't know, would you attempt to stop them or call the police? Yes
7. If it was legal, would you kill someone because their religious beliefs were different than yours? No
8. Have you ever been moved to tears by a song, movie, or play? No
9. Have you ever farted inside a pen elevator full of people just before exiting? No
10. Are you a fan of the Denver Broncos or Oakland Raiders? No

The bolder answers earn 1 point. If someone scores below a 7, they are to be sent to Brazil where they have to complete what I call the Devil's triathlon. They have to swim two miles in a river, bike 30 miles through the Brazilian ghettos with $1,000 dollars taped to their body, and run 15 miles through the rainforest covered in human blood. If they survive the triathlon, they are forgiven for being an evil person and allowed to return to society.

Good list, good list. But I have a question. I've stepped on a fair number of spiders in my day, and more cockroaches than I care to admit. So I have to answer yes on #3?

[LoneWolf]

Originally Posted by Rain Man

Good list, good list. But I have a question. I've stepped on a fair number of spiders in my day, and more cockroaches than I care to admit. So I have to answer yes on #3?

Spiders and cockroaches aren't animals. Insects are fair game.

[Rain Man]

Originally Posted by LoneWolf

Spiders and cockroaches aren't animals. Insects are fair game.

We'd better hope that an adherent of Jain doesn't get tapped to design the questions.

I wonder now if the animal question really should be, "If you kill another living creature, do you do it in the most humane way that is practical?" That would cover me killing a fly and being glad it's dead or a farmer killing a cow when he's really looking forward to having a steak.

I'm definitely infusing my own values into that question, though.

[Coach]

Originally Posted by LoneWolf

Spiders and cockroaches aren't animals. Insects are fair game.

Disagree. Insects are animals. National Geographic lists "bugs" as one of its categories under "Animals."

[LoneWolf]

Originally Posted by Coach

Disagree. Insects are animals. National Geographic lists "bugs" as one of its categories under "Animals."

When PETA starts protesting outside the RAID home offices, I'll agree with you.

[Coach]

Originally Posted by Rain Man

Good list, good list. But I have a question. I've stepped on a fair number of spiders in my day, and more cockroaches than I care to admit. So I have to answer yes on #3?

Yes you do.

Spiders belong to a group of animals called “arachnids”.

[Hog's Gone Fishin]

#4) Would you be willing to jerk a swine snake while eating a bacon sammich ?

Cut off score , if yes then you may continue on . If no then you must take your ass back to the Middle East.

[Otter]

Do you love dogs?

While it's not up there with will you murder for religion I sincerely believe it has intrinsic value to gauge someones karma. And Rain Man, if you ever decide to eat mushrooms I'm only at the other end of the state. I don't want to be the focus point. Just a fly on the wall to see what comes out of that dome when turbo boost kicks in.

[listopencil]

Originally Posted by Otter

Do you love dogs?

While it's not up there with will you murder for religion I sincerely believe it has intrinsic value to gauge someones karma. And Rain Man, if you ever decide to eat mushrooms I'm only at the other end of the state. I don't want to be the focus point. Just a fly on the wall to see what comes out of that dome when turbo boost kicks in.

Many of these questions boil down to how well you behave in a situation where you have either power, authority, or both.

[Otter]

Originally Posted by listopencil

Many of these questions boil down to how well you behave in a situation where you have either power, authority, or both.

I'm not sure if that's agreement, disagreement or insight with the question but I think it fits well into your basis. Dogs are dependent on the owner and you can beat them without recourse in most cases or love them and teach them. How a person treats their pet has always been a big measuring stick for me in judging personality.

How does a person treat their family is another big one. I'm having a hard time coming up with yes or no question on this one. It's easy to fake being a good person. It's like having a new co-worker. The real deal doesn't come out until you see how someone handles adversity.

[listopencil]

Originally Posted by Otter

I'm not sure if that's agreement, disagreement or insight with the question but I think it fits well into your basis. Dogs are dependent on the owner and you can beat them without recourse in most cases or love them and teach them. How a person treats their pet has always been a big measuring stick for me in judging personality.

How does a person treat their family is another big one. I'm having a hard time coming up with yes or no question on this one. It's easy to fake being a good person. It's like having a new co-worker. The real deal doesn't come out until you see how someone handles adversity.

I was agreeing with you, and offering insight into the basis of what makes a "good" or "bad" person. Whether they possess a notion of noblesse oblige and express it in most, if not all, facets of their lives.

[Easy 6]

Originally Posted by EPodolak

I prefer the fun threads where you do most of the work.

Rain Man specializes in these complicated and highly involved interactive threads

Originally Posted by Otter

Do you love dogs?

While it's not up there with will you murder for religion I sincerely believe it has intrinsic value to gauge someones karma. And Rain Man, if you ever decide to eat mushrooms I'm only at the other end of the state. I don't want to be the focus point. Just a fly on the wall to see what comes out of that dome when turbo boost kicks in.

[bevischief]

Nuke it from orbit, the only way to be sure.

[stumppy]

Where are the little check boxes I can click on ?