People: Evil or Good Options

[USCavalry]

Are people inherently good or evil? If there is another topic on this screw you it’s old and dead.

i believe everyone is good myself. when people do things, you can explain why they did it, good or evil (which really doesnt support either side of the arguement). but when i couple this notion with my catholic beliefs and take into consideration that sin is the sole reason for evil, humans there for cannot be blamed for any evil things they do.

so far i've made it clear how i see humans not to be evil, but not necessarily good. my gut feelings tell me that there is hope for all people, no matter how "evil" they might be. also, catholics believe that everyhing God created was good (not sure if this includes things not included in genesis and what comes after, ie angels or w/e you can think of).

i have more to say but will wait and see for others' comments

[Spirited Away]

But with Hobbes and the absence of law or cultural institutions, when people are rude, and whatnot, it is for the sake of survival(state of nature). A person telling his/her friend off, is not on account of Hobbes, rather it's on account of comfort and security that we're more liberal with our friends.

[kryogenix]

But with Hobbes and the absence of law or cultural institutions, when people are rude, and whatnot, it is for the sake of survival(state of nature). A person telling his/her friend off, is not on account of Hobbes, rather it's on account of comfort and security that we're more liberal with our friends.

I said Hobbes based on her statement:

This has already been answered by Locke. If there weren't critical consequences, taboos, and restrictions set, we would all be selfish and rude.

We'd all be assholes if we didn't have society to put us in our place.

[Spirited Away]

I said Hobbes based on her statement:
We'd all be assholes if we didn't have society to put us in our place.

Yes, I know =) I am responding to when she agreed with you that it was Hobbes.

edit.. ps... i still owe you pictures, don't i... i'll demand my brother for them (from his camera).