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Post by nerdira on Nov 16, 2014 13:00:12 GMT
Which of Dante's levels of hell is no longer appropriate for modern times and modern sins? If I was Dante, I'd definitely take lust out of the levels. I'm not saying that because of anything I personally believe in, but because times have changed too much for lust to be an actual sin. In Dante's time, doing lustful acts before marriage were rare, but now people do things like that all the time, which is why I would take the crime of lust out of Hell. What about you guys?
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Post by mirim002 on Nov 16, 2014 14:58:31 GMT
I agree with Nadira with taking lust out of the levels in Dante's Hell. I don't believe that lust that big of a sin. Just like Nadira said, in this time period, lust is used by everyone in this world. Would everyone go to hell if they lust people they want? Lust is just desire. If people just lust (think) and not act, then I think that it wouldn't be a big deal. If they acted, well...as long as they don't hurt someone, or go over the board to get the person they want, then it wouldn't be a sin, in my opinion.
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Post by jmoon234 on Nov 16, 2014 15:19:59 GMT
I also believe that lust shouldn't be a part of the nine levels because people feeling lust is one of human nature. It is a kind of greed and like Nadira said, the time period is different. People falling for their lust is not exactly a crime (but it might lead into becoming a crime). Many people do lustful things even when they are not married in the past and also at modern time as well.
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Post by jooyoungparkyesbaby on Nov 16, 2014 15:25:39 GMT
Well honestly I dont think any of the levels should be deleted. But it is just that some punishment and the degree of sin is just different. For example, I dont think gluttony should be level 3, instead should be a lighter sin, because gluttony is like lust abother human character trait. And also I dont think it should be under lust, I think that lust is a greater sin than gluttony
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Post by jooyoungparkyesbaby on Nov 16, 2014 15:27:03 GMT
Well honestly I dont think any of the levels should be deleted. But it is just that some punishment and the degree of sin is just different. For example, I dont think gluttony should be level 3, instead should be a lighter sin, because gluttony is like lust abother human character trait. And also I dont think it should be under lust, I think that lust is a greater sin than gluttony
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Post by hansoo on Nov 16, 2014 22:58:57 GMT
Though humans are vulnerable to all of the levels of sin in Dante's Inferno, I believe the level of gluttony should be taken out. I'm not rationalizing for the general sin of gluttony, but specifically sin of eating much. In the description, it is said that one should eat appropriately with the manner so that it does not disturb anyone. Yes, it is bad if you are taking all the food, more than you want, even though there are people starving. However, you should not be punished for the way you eat, whether it is nice or vulgar.
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Post by crystalcao on Nov 17, 2014 1:16:55 GMT
I also agree with Nerdira, lust is part of human nature, and Gluttonous also a part of human nature.
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Post by woojong on Nov 17, 2014 6:08:31 GMT
If I can take out a level from Dante's hell, I would take out heresy. Back then the major religion was Christianity so I understand, but nowdays people respect freedom of religion and it seems very ridiculous that people are sent to hell just because they don't believe in the "right" religion or not believing one.
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Post by woori on Nov 17, 2014 12:54:46 GMT
I don't remember but I think that I should be in level that is mentioned to fat people.
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Post by stephen on Nov 19, 2014 13:13:05 GMT
I partially disagree with Nadira because Lust is something held as problem all over the world. Based on now days the people that will go to level of lust are people that rape, or lead some other sex to have sexual relationship will go to that level. especially because it's wide range of problem lust shouldn't be removed from date's hell rather it should be fixed.
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Post by justink on Nov 22, 2014 4:14:04 GMT
I think that lust, gluttony, and heresy are no longer appropriate in modern society. As discussed, lust is a human nature as people are prone to find a mate for reproduction, in this sense, everyone would go to hell. A modification could be made. this level could include those who's actions are derived by sexual desire (perhaps rape?)
In terms of social darwinism, gluttony wouldn't be applicable as people can argue by mentioning survival of the fittest; however if this level includes the qualification to include people who are selfish enough to not share their surplus food for those who are homeless, then it can be reconsidered.
Lastly, heresy is obviously not appropriate unless you are religiously intolerant.
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Post by ameliachen80385 on Nov 23, 2014 2:13:37 GMT
First,I personally think that heresy should not be in the Dante's Hell.The time period is totally different from before.Dante is a Christian so obviously the hell is depending on Christian culture.But now in modern life,there are lots of different types of religions,Buddhism,Muslim,and Catholic.... maybe some people are atheist. I think it doesn't matter what is your believe system,just you are doing the good things.
Secondly,I will take lust off.As we discussed,lust is one part of human nature.For us,it is very common that never be satisfied.For example,you have iPhone 5s already and it is not broken but now the iPhone 6 came out so you want to change.If the lust still is a part of the hell,I guess everyone will go there.
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Post by elisalee on Nov 23, 2014 3:19:41 GMT
I agree with most of the above opinions. In my opinion, heresy can be removed from the levels of hell since the time period has changed, so as the people's mind. The freedom to practice your own religion is getting better compared to past, as people try to understand and accept different religions. I believe that everyone from different religions should be respected, because everyone deserves to practice their own religion. People should be able to accept other cultures/religions.
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Post by edward95312 on Nov 23, 2014 5:58:27 GMT
i think the level of lust should be out of the level of the hell. lust is natural human being. If there is no lust in the world. It is awkward. lust should be with human. that is something important to all the human.
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Post by dhiya on Nov 23, 2014 6:02:08 GMT
I don't think gluttony should be considered a sin. Back in the days, food was a scarcity and I think it was reasonable for Dante to put it as a sin; the poors wouldn't be able to eat if the riches were being gluttonous but nowadays it is so easy to get food, and I'm not saying it's now fine to eat a lot, anything excess or too little isn't good, but the amount of food you eat shouldn't determine whether you go to hell/not.
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