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    Good vs Evil

    in STAR WARS Discussion

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    That is exactly what the Sith Code is and does. The whole of Sith philosophy is one of self-validation through strength and achievement.

     

     

     

    The problem with what you are saying, is that it is contradictory, at least in a sense. The Sith philosophy is so inward-focused, that nothing else but the self has value, and if one can increase through another's decrease, you are going to see a clash, hence the constant betrayals. Sith philosophy, and the nature of the dark side of the Force, invite betrayal. In the words of one dark side master, it is axiomatic. The Jedi on the otherhand, are not emotionless. they do not attempt to turn off or squelch their emotions, they only attempt to be at peace with them.

     

    The disconnect everyone seems to have with these two respective codes, is that people don't realize they are not teachings, but mantra, designed to internalize a set of teachings, and therefore cannot be taken literally. Looking into the actual teachings of the Sith and Jedi, apart from their mantra, then coming back to the mantra, everything about both orders makes so much more sense.

     

    I personally couldn't live by Sith teaching, there are too many other people that I place value on to ever properly realize their ideals. That and, you know, the whole lack of the Force thing.

     

    I can agree with you to an extent, but, if you take it to real life (rl) vs a game, I find it funny that people would not agree.

     

    The "Force" aka, a hokey religion to some, a strict code to others, and even unheard of to some others is a form of organized religion. It all depends on the point of view that you get your facts from.

     

    I live in the U.S. and history would tell me that everything my forefathers did was great and for the good of the country, at least that is what I was told. As I grew up I started to form my own opinions about what I felt was right or wrong.

     

    This is just one planet, SW:TOR is an entire galaxy of cultures with unique beliefs that have spread out and done there best to further there own way of life. The entire concept of good vs evil...right vs wrong...left vs right... Scott Baio vs Chachie.. wait how did he get there...

     

    anyway..

     

    It truly comes down to point of view. If somebody thinks you are good/evil then It is up to them to decide otherwise, you can only be yourself.

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