What are your thoughts on revenge?

Is revenge morally justified if you've been wronged?

No, but it feels so good.

sometimes it's necessary, but once it starts...it's really hard to end the cycle

No, but it feels so good.

sherman-tank1

Depends on what you're seeking revenge for and what you're planning on doing. Usually, no.

It would have to be a particularly egregious offence.

It is something I always think about doing when I am angry, but it is also something I am never able to go through with, thankfully, I guess.

It is something I always think about doing when I am angry, but it is also something I am never able to go through with, thankfully, I guess.

Pierst179

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It is something I always think about doing when I am angry, but it is also something I am never able to go through with, thankfully, I guess.

Pirate700

I have lost count of how many times I have told one of my friends "Oh man, it would be so sweet if I did that". Then, a few days later, upon talking to me again they will ask me if I did it, and I just say "no" to their disappointment. :P

My guess is that it feels sweet initally, but then you come to deeply regret it.

I'm kinda in the Liam Neeson department of revenge.Wilfred_Owen

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It is something I always think about doing when I am angry, but it is also something I am never able to go through with, thankfully, I guess.

Pierst179

I have lost count of how many times I have told one of my friends "Oh man, it would be so sweet if I did that". Then, a few days later, upon talking to me again they will ask me if I did it, and I just say "no" to their disappointment. :P

My guess is that it feels sweet initally, but then you come to deeply regret it.

Agreed...Then there's the fear of the revenge on the revenge. It can be a vicious cycle.

Pirate700

Oh man, that could get ugly. :lol:

Revenge is something this world doesnt need but because the world is imperfect we so want to have revenge for even the tiniest of attacks against us.

Revenge is a dish best served cold.

No it isn't. It makes you feel better, and that's all.

Only if its for fun AussieePet

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the movie with Kevin Costner? twas kinda meh.

I do not actively take revenge, I just pray for their eternal damnation.

[spoiler] That was a joke. But in all seriousness, I have the understanding thatthe state and/or by God willact towardwhatever justice is required. As such, I do not worry about such things and always work towards forgiveness and reconcilation. [/spoiler]

Never-ending cycle. So might as well not start it.

I don't like revenge. Let karma take care of everything!poysanders

I do not actively take revenge, I just pray for their eternal damnation.

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mindstorm

You have a sense of humor.

What a bunch of p***ies.

Revenge is the only way to teach a person who has wronged you that f***ing with you is a very bad idea. Otherwise, people walk all over you with no thought to your feelings or well-being. Do it right, and no one but the victim will ever know or suspect, and he'll be too f***ed up to try anything on you ever again.

"Oh, but it's not justice!!! It's just a poor emotional response!!!" News flash: we're not f***ing Vulcans or robots... we're human beings. We have emotions... we have feelings... no one wants to hear "it's okay, justice will be served" when you've been beaten within an inch of their lives, or "God will punish them" when you find out your girlfriend cheated on you.

"Turn the other cheek"... only after I make sure you have no hands to hit it with. I'll absolutely forgive you for wronging me... but only after I see you lying in a pool of your own blood, apologizing.

Usually not, but sometimes it's really hard to resist.

It is part of what humans call justice and part of your law and punishment system.
I wouldn't consider it as being part of justice, rather a necessity for emotional beings until we find a better alternative for emotional relief.
It seems people are struggling with revenge, because they no longer use public execution as entertainment but they do uphold some sorts of unseen revenge. It is like they are ashamed of their need for revenge, yet they still require it.

revenge is sweet