What makes someone a good person in your view?

[Pedro de San Patricio]

Would you consider yourself to be a good person? If not, then what are you?

 

[Damaged Eagle]

A person who likes to ask questions like...

Why do you consider this a question that should be in the religion section of the forum?

*****CHUCKLE*****

 

[Avatar4321]

The atonement of Jesus Christ is the only think that can make anyone good.

 

[Spinster]

I try and live my life as a good, honorable, caring, sensitive, trustworthy person. It's a good thing when you get up in the morning and you can look yourself in the mirror.

 

[AVG-JOE]

Defining "good person" is the most difficult aspect of this exercise. I'd be willing to bet that those definitions are all over the map.

Is the psychopath who is smart enough to stay out of jail a good person?

Is the hero who sins a failure?

Defining a 'good person' is a matter of taste on behalf of the one doing the defining.

 

[Pedro de San Patricio]

Defining "good person" is the most difficult aspect of this exercise. I'd be willing to bet that those definitions are all over the map.

Is the psychopath who is smart enough to stay out of jail a good person?

Is the hero who sins a failure?

Defining a 'good person' is a matter of taste on behalf of the one doing the defining.

How would you personally define the term?

 

[AquaAthena]

Would you consider yourself to be a good person? If not, then what are you?

I have found most people I consider to be "good persons" follow high principles which includes "Do No Harm." ( as they perceive "harm" )

 

[waltky]

One there is who is good. - Mt.19.17

 

[AVG-JOE]

Defining "good person" is the most difficult aspect of this exercise. I'd be willing to bet that those definitions are all over the map.

Is the psychopath who is smart enough to stay out of jail a good person?

Is the hero who sins a failure?

Defining a 'good person' is a matter of taste on behalf of the one doing the defining.

How would you personally define the term?

Circumstances count...

Is an asshole who's good at his job no-good?

Is the complete failure who ALWAYS gives 100% of his ability good?

Who am I to judge?

 

[Bonzi]

Would you consider yourself to be a good person? If not, then what are you?

No. Good people care about others. They care more about others than themselves.
They do their very best in all commitments, and make sacrifices willingly and cheerfully.
They strive to keep a good attitude and are compassionate and understanding.

I'm a "situationally" good person.

 

[Bonzi]

A person who likes to ask questions like...

Why do you consider this a question that should be in the religion section of the forum?

*****CHUCKLE*****

I love that song...

 

[AVG-JOE]

Would you consider yourself to be a good person? If not, then what are you?

I have found most people I consider to be "good persons" follow high principles which includes "Do No Harm." ( as they perceive "harm" )

One bite of a hamburger makes one a participant in the violence.

On the other hand... It's survival of the most fit on a dog-eat-dog world.

Who am I to judge?

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[September]

There is no such thing as a "good" person, as "good" and "evil" are entirely subjective.​

 

[Pedro de San Patricio]

There is no such thing as a "good" person, as "good" and "evil" are entirely subjective.​

You're a moral relativist?

 

[Billo_Really]

Is an asshole who's good at his job no-good?

I'm an asshole. And I'm very good at my job. As far as being a good person, I'm kick-ass!

Just ask anyone in the Israel and Palestine forum. They'll vouch for me. They benefit from my goodness all the time.

 

[BreezeWood]

There is no such thing as a "good" person, as "good" and "evil" are entirely subjective.​

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oh what folly, the Triumph of Good vs Evil ... is the complete equation.

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[BluePhantom]

Interesting questions. I think what we will find is that everyone's definition of a "good person" will be exactly how each of us sees ourselves. For example my definition would be someone that cares about others and is willing to help. Someone who has an open mind and accepts people as they are with as little judgement as possible instead of trying to force them into a set of beliefs or behaviors. And someone who tries their best even though they don't always do the right thing.

That's my definition and guess who that describes? I think we are going to find a lot of that

 

[Bonzi]

Interesting questions. I think what we will find is that everyone's definition of a "good person" will be exactly how each of us sees ourselves. For example my definition would be someone that cares about others and is willing to help. Someone who has an open mind and accepts people as they are with as little judgement as possible instead of trying to force them into a set of beliefs or behaviors. And someone who tries their best even though they don't always do the right thing.

That's my definition and guess who that describes? I think we are going to find a lot of that

I did NOT describe myself as a good person...I was actually honest.

 

[Bonzi]

 

[Campbell]

Would you consider yourself to be a good person? If not, then what are you?

Nope.....a good person minds their own business and speaks when spoken to. By the way if there are any here I haven't recognized them.