What causes YOU to be a good person?

[Lockback]

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That's it. If it would make my mother (also deceased) disappointed in me, it's a no-go.

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I grew up in a single parent home and never wanted to disappoint my mom.
To me the greatest sin is to lie. I'm not perfect but I'm pretty damn honest.

 

[Lockback]

My father was a sick may he roast on hell.

What makes me a good person (as much as I am that) is following the golden rule as best I can and doing the hard things

My dad was an asshole of epic proportions. I've always been glad my mom had the courage to divorce him in an era where that wasn't totally common.

 

[Lesh]

Is everyone a good person?

Does anyone see themselves as a bad person?

Are the people who disagree with your politics actually evil?

Some just don’t care

Others don’t try

 

[Foxfyre]

I won't allow myself do things that would make my father ashamed of me. Even though he passed years ago his wise teachings still rule my actions.....With a bit of adjusting here and there to suit the times of course but the basics of what I learned from him still apply.

I attribute my Christian faith for ability to love and care and a desire to be known for doing good and doing no harm. I want to be an honorable, ethical, intellectually honest person and do try to live up to my standards.

I fail in doing that far more than I accept as acceptable.

 

[Dogmaphobe]

And in having a big ego, too, I see.

His not suffering you gladly does not mean he has a big ego.

 

[Dogmaphobe]

Self-awareness.

 

[OhPleaseJustQuit]

I grew up in a single parent home and never wanted to disappoint my mom.
To me the greatest sin is to lie. I'm not perfect but I'm pretty damn honest.

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Absolutely!

Thanks for that.

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[MarathonMike]

Devotion to my wife and adult kids. I don't lie, cheat or steal ever. I help people whenever I can. So maybe that makes me a "good person" depending on your definition of the term.

 

[1srelluc]

Devotion to my wife and adult kids. I don't lie, cheat or steal ever. I help people whenever I can. So maybe that makes me a "good person" depending on your definition of the term.

I find it more than a bit telling that a lot of our more left-leaning members are avoiding this thread.