Theos-Talk Archives (September 2004 Message tt00778)

--- In theos-talk@yahoogroups.com, Erica Letzerich <eletzerich@y...> 
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Perhaps motive is what's important.
I tend to agree with Pedro that sometimes active and aggressive force 
is the only way to deal with some oppressive situations (like seeing 
someone being raped or abused ect.)
It reminds me of the quote from the Voice of the Silence.
'That inaction in a deed of mercy becomes an action in a deadly sin'
The Bhagavad Gita also comes to mind.
Sometimes we must act quickly and decisively and if our motive is to 
protect the innocent and violence is the only means we have to do 
that then what else do we do?

But I agree the ideal of Ahimsa is a beautiful one and I would also 
like to complement you on your lovely post Erica.
Regards
Perry



> Nobody! If some politicians would care probably would have less 
violence in the world Ahimsa is a beautiful ideal.
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> Gandhi would never agree with that. 
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> Who cares what Gandhi would agree with?
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