Does Karma exist? Can we make up for bad behavior?
The human mind is not very rational. It's driven by emotion, delusion, and devotion to a great extent.
Therefore, we are not entirely responsible for our behavior. That's why when I hear a criminal talking about the crimes he committed I don't believe the person is scum but mostly misguided and lost. Personal responsibility is a big factor but only that.
Environment shapes a person's mindset and behavior. Young people on average are not as responsible as adults as a result of different hormone levels, lack of life experience, societal expectations, or whatever. So how responsible is an individual with an abusive upbringing for belligerent or even violent behavior in his teens and twenties, and can these individuals compensate by acting ethically for the rest of their lives? — Steve555
The human mind is not very rational. It's driven by emotion, delusion, and devotion to a great extent. — Steve555
Therefore, we are not entirely responsible for our behavior. — Steve555
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