Hedonism?

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_Mercury
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hell has to exist in order for someone to be able to go there
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_Gadianton
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Hedonism as "pleasure seeking" is how religion uses the term usually. But more generally, "hedonism" just means the true ends of morality is happiness. So utilitarianism is also hedonism.
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_Dr. Shades
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Re: Hedonism?

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barrelomonkeys wrote:I see this word a bit on the board.
A slur.


The only people who use "hedonism" as a slur are those who are jealous of its practicioners.

A descriptor.


It's actually a noun, not an adjective. Its adjectival form is "hedonistic."

Is it okay to be a bit selfish and indulge if it doesn't hurt others?


Of course it is. Why wouldn't it be?

Thoughts?


Them's my thoughts.

The most pressing question; Am I going to hell? ;P


No.
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Post by _The Nehor »

God is a hedonist.
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The Nehor wrote:God is a hedonist.


I used to say that to my Dad. He hated that! lol
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_barrelomonkeys
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Post by _barrelomonkeys »

Gadianton wrote:Hedonism as "pleasure seeking" is how religion uses the term usually. But more generally, "hedonism" just means the true ends of morality is happiness. So utilitarianism is also hedonism.


Ah thanks Gad.

Pictures work good for me too.

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_barrelomonkeys
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Re: Hedonism?

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Dr. Shades wrote:


It's actually a noun, not an adjective. Its adjectival form is "hedonistic."



:)

*roll eyes*
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Totally unrelated sidenote: According to the King Follett Discourse, when babies are resurrected they will have not one inch added to their stature. Wouldn't it be interesting if we found out that our God was an aborted fetus in mortality and he's actually no larger than my thumb? That would explain why he has such a still small voice.


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_Mercury
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Post by _Mercury »

The Nehor wrote:God is a hedonist.


Interesting. This would explain the Polygamy and vengefulness, at least in your world view.

(making blind assumptions)
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beastie wrote:
Totally unrelated sidenote: According to the King Follett Discourse, when babies are resurrected they will have not one inch added to their stature. Wouldn't it be interesting if we found out that our God was an aborted fetus in mortality and he's actually no larger than my thumb? That would explain why he has such a still small voice.


Snort! It's just too bad this is too long to be a tagline.


I know. That's got the be the most interesting comment I've read here yet!
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