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phenix
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wow...one more time..
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Jan 27 19:57 UTC 2003 |
http://mdn.mainichi.co.jp/waiwai/0301/030127virginity.html
is the hymen that big a deal?
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senna
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response 1 of 14:
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Jan 28 04:30 UTC 2003 |
Are the guys deluding themselves, or do they enjoy re-breaking hymens even
when they know that they're not going where No Man has Gone before?
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michaela
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response 2 of 14:
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Jan 28 09:58 UTC 2003 |
I have no idea what to say about this. :-P
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jazz
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response 3 of 14:
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Jan 28 14:45 UTC 2003 |
A god ignored is a demon born.
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phenix
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response 4 of 14:
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Jan 28 15:59 UTC 2003 |
where is that from john?
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jazz
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response 5 of 14:
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Jan 30 16:01 UTC 2003 |
Liber Kaos.
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phenix
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response 6 of 14:
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Jan 30 18:55 UTC 2003 |
nifty
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jaklumen
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response 7 of 14:
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Feb 2 10:48 UTC 2003 |
I really wish I was more acquainted with Japanese culture, or at least
understood Oriental philosophy in general better. It's somewhat
difficult to analyze this with a Western and American viewpoint.
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cyklone
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response 8 of 14:
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Feb 2 21:45 UTC 2003 |
Having said that you are already half way there. One recurring theme in
non-Western religions is the distinction between subjective,
internally-driven perceptions of reality and the belief in a more
objective non-human mediated reality. "Analyzing" such philosophies
requires an understanding that your "Western and American viewpoint" often
represents the subjective reality side of the coin while masquerading as
the objective side. By recognizing this already you have begun
understanding those other philosophies.
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jaklumen
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response 9 of 14:
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Feb 3 08:56 UTC 2003 |
If you are referring to the fact that I recognize my biases, then,
yes, I suppose so. The problem is that I am a very subjective person
and an idealist by nature. The Oriental philosophies present some
challenges. One is the strong sense of traditionalism. Now I don't
mind tradition, as I follow the classic style of dress, but I don't
generally follow tradition for tradition's sake. The concept of honor
also eludes me. From what I understand, the Japanese system of honor
is based upon prestation, position of power, age, etc., etc. Attack
on the ego can be seen as an attack upon honor. As much as I believe
in honor, I believe it should be tempered by virtue. Perhaps I
misunderstand.
Much of Oriental culture is very group-centered. Part of me thinks
this would be wonderful, as I have a strong hunger to belong. But I
am not sure I would be able to handle the pressure to conform. And
yet on the other hand, I'm not sure Americans understand that their
sense of individualism is largely a myth-- while there is a message to
be different, there is an even larger, unspoken message that such
difference should belong to some group somewhere. I don't think many
Americans would be happy to be the lone wolf forever.
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polytarp
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response 10 of 14:
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Feb 3 22:32 UTC 2003 |
jacklumen spouts BULL SHIT.
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cyklone
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response 11 of 14:
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Feb 3 23:53 UTC 2003 |
Actually, he simply confused Eastern *culture* with Eastern *philosophy.* I
suspect Confucianism (sp?) may be part of the problem. I think he is also
overly focused on the Japanese, based on my reading of #9.
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polytarp
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response 12 of 14:
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Feb 4 00:22 UTC 2003 |
No. You should read what lelande said about him. You KNOW lelande is NEVER
wrong.
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jaklumen
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response 13 of 14:
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Feb 6 06:22 UTC 2003 |
Not to sound lame, but I figured there was a difference between the
culture and the philosophy. Wasn't sure how to separate the two, but
as poor Phillie boy doesn't realize, I'm not ashamed to have someone
enlighten me.
I'm not really familiar with Confucianism.. why do you say that?
As for being overly focused on the Japanese-- oh yeah, probably, but
then, the quoted web site is about the Japanese.
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polytarp
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response 14 of 14:
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Feb 9 18:44 UTC 2003 |
Okay, uh, I didn't even suggest that about you.
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