Do you believe in Karma?

[Blueface]

Originally Posted by pnoon

Some have communicated to me that the subject of karma, by definition, is religious in nature. Technically, you are correct. My point (and my perspective) was that the intent ofg the thread was not religious in nature but more of a WGACA type of question. Had I or any admin believed it to be religious in nature, it would have been closed immediately.

Some folks have taken offense at my prior post and let me know about it. I meant no offense. But I stand by my position. Others have respectfully communicated with me and engaged in mature discussion about it and for that I thank you.

Peter,
You are absolutely correct.
I never intended it as a religious term and should have clarified.
It was intended purely as a term commonly used by many to mean what you do is what you get in return.

In my case, a person that was so cruel to a pregnant child, who is now compensated for alleged injuries not sustained in that accident, will likely not enjoy much of that money due to his serious ailment.

[pnoon]

Originally Posted by Blueface

Peter,
You are absolutely correct.
I never intended it as a religious term and should have clarified.
It was intended purely as a term commonly used by many to mean what you do is what you get in return.

In my case, a person that was so cruel to a pregnant child, who is now compensated for alleged injuries not sustained in that accident, will likely not enjoy much of that money due to his serious ailment.

You and I were on the same wavelength, Carlos.

CA has since its inception not permitted political or religious threads. There is a fine line between discussion of government vs. politics. There is also a fine line between, shall we say, spiritual vs. religious discussion. We have a Thoughts & Prayers forum.

The admin team does its very best here to leave well enough alone but when topics clearly cross a line, we have no choice but to step in. There will always be those that disagree with an admin's judgement or actions. There is no escaping that. But all of us set our personal feelings aside (with respect to politics, religion, etc.) and try to act in the best interests of the forum. Those that find that unacceptable are free to find other communities more in line with their expectations.

[Blueface]

Originally Posted by pnoon

You and I were on the same wavelength, Carlos.

CA has since its inception not permitted political or religious threads. There is a fine line between discussion of government vs. politics. There is also a fine line between, shall we say, spiritual vs. religious discussion. We have a Thoughts & Prayers forum.

The admin team does its very best here to leave well enough alone but when topics clearly cross a line, we have no choice but to step in. There will always be those that disagree with an admin's judgement or actions. There is no escaping that. But all of us set our personal feelings aside (with respect to politics, religion, etc.) and try to act in the best interests of the forum. Those that find that unacceptable are free to find other communities more in line with their expectations.

Peter,
I would ask to change the thread title to "do you believe what goes around comes around" or anything to that effect.
May save any further misunderstanding as that is what I meant by the whole thing.
My apologies for the resulting confusion.

[LooseCard]

Originally Posted by Cyanide

For BlueFace to say this guy "had it coming" and accept that as Karma, but to not look at LooseCard's misfortune as a form of Karma for his own misdoings? This is internally-inconsistent.

Ahh... but is it 'misfortune' for me?

Originally Posted by Cyanide

How easy we change the nature of motivation and circumstance simply by changing our vantage point.

I can name my price, being reasonable, and don't have to pay a Lawyer his 1/3.

I don't necessarily see that as a misfortune.

Originally Posted by pnoon

The admin team does its very best here to leave well enough alone but when topics clearly cross a line, we have no choice but to step in. There will always be those that disagree with an admin's judgement or actions. There is no escaping that. But all of us set our personal feelings aside (with respect to politics, religion, etc.) and try to act in the best interests of the forum. Those that find that unacceptable are free to find other communities more in line with their expectations.

You're doing fine. Keep up the good work.
You guys all deserve a cigar for putting up with this lot.