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To: Lev
Man is a rational animal. When he is no longer rational he becomes evil.

What causes man to become irrational?

18 posted on 07/22/2002 4:52:31 PM PDT by dubyagee
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To: dubyagee
>>What causes man to become irrational? <<

Among other things, narcissism. I believe that most evil things done by men have been RATIONALized in his or her mind. We always think we know best and only break the rules when circumstances "justify" breaking the rules. We all do it to some degree. Some just cross the line (Hitler comes to mind).
59 posted on 07/22/2002 5:16:20 PM PDT by RobRoy
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To: dubyagee
What causes man to become irrational?

It's easier not to think.

61 posted on 07/22/2002 5:17:48 PM PDT by Lev
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To: dubyagee
"What causes man to become irrational? "

Organized religeon.

177 posted on 07/22/2002 7:07:37 PM PDT by MonroeDNA
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To: dubyagee
Bump to read later... when I have more time. Nice piece though! I do like AS as one possible outcome...
341 posted on 07/23/2002 8:41:35 PM PDT by dcwusmc
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