Would humans be better without anger?

Cruddy · June 13, 2003, 11:56

Is anger always a negative thing?

Certainly when I've responded in anger, I've nearly always regretted my actions.

Anyone think of any benefits of anger?

Or would we be better off if it could be surgically removed or genetically engineered out of the human race?

Pekka · June 13, 2003, 11:59

No we wouldn't be better. It's one of the things that makes us human. Without anger we are.. carrots.

MikeH · June 13, 2003, 12:00

NO!!! Grrrrrrrrrrrrr....

Velociryx · June 13, 2003, 12:01

If anybody starts screwing around with my genes to try to get rid of my emotions (without anger, what else would be lost....what would the positive emotions have to counter-balance against?), then I'll *really* get p*ssed!

-=Vel=-

Immortal Wombat · June 13, 2003, 12:06

humans? no.
humanity? yes.

Spiffor · June 13, 2003, 12:06

My definition of anger is that of a feeling which has you strongly react about something revolting. As such, anger is what makes mankind progress against all the obstacles it encounters, and resignation is what makes mankind stagnate.

Of course, I prefer anger over resignation. Strangely enough, resignation is a religious values, while anger is sin. I'm an evil sinner then.

Cruddy · June 13, 2003, 12:11

That's a fair point Spiffor - but I can't help but remembr the times when anger has led to spontaneous violence on my part.

Controlled anger, focussed anger for a purpose could be quite useful (not nearly as effective as love). It's the unharnessed kind I find dangerous.

Maybe I'm my own worst enemy?

MrFun · June 13, 2003, 13:06

Anger is an emotion like happiness or sadness.

The only way you can make anger a bad thing, is when you fail to express your anger appropriately.

DAVOUT · June 13, 2003, 13:15

If anger is a short madness, it is clearly bad. If it is an ardent will and stubborn determination it is good.

St Leo · June 13, 2003, 15:40

Always stay cool-headed (except when it comes to humour and merriment).

Bugs ****ing Bunny · June 13, 2003, 16:44

Fah, no. Anger is good. Get the demons out.

*End Is Forever* · June 13, 2003, 16:46

**** off.

MrFun · June 13, 2003, 18:12

You know, I'm angry that you feel that angry is not a legitimate emotion.

Makes me want to . . . . . .

Shi Huangdi · June 13, 2003, 18:15

"
Of course, I prefer anger over resignation. Strangely enough, resignation is a religious values, while anger is sin. I'm an evil sinner then."

Not nessecarily. God himself gets angry. If your anger turns into hate and causes you to do evil then it is evil. If on the other hand, you were angry about poverty in the world that anger made you want to help the poor, then such anger would be good.

The diplomat · June 13, 2003, 18:25

I think there are some cases where anger is justified. For example, a person should get angry if they witness social injustice like racial discrimination or a rape. That type of anger is good, if it leads to social progress.

Obviously, any anger that causes a person to harm another person (like domestic abuse) is very very bad.

I firmly believe that all emotions are important but should always be kept under control.

Q Classic · June 14, 2003, 00:12

pekka, you've just made me angry.

i don't know about you, but without anger, i would be spinach, not a carrot.

Dis · June 14, 2003, 02:28

I fail to see any use for anger in the modern world. Anger makes me angry.

Vince278 · June 14, 2003, 04:00

If we did away with laughter then the author of this thread would not be offended by my response to the thread.

Bereta_Eder · June 14, 2003, 04:31

healthy anger no, pathological anger yes.

yes i though loooooong and hard before posting this

FrostyBoy · June 14, 2003, 04:40

I have not been angry for up to 3 years now, I've reached some sort of understanding that allows me to to stay humble. I can remember all sorts of problems that would have annoyed me immensely.

To me, anger is unnecessary.

FrostyBoy · June 14, 2003, 04:44

I often have friends ask me how I manage to stay fine even if something bad happens in my life.

I try to describe it by using children. Why is it when when your own child lies to you to get out of being in trouble, you laugh. But when a friend lies to you, you get angry. I found that it is all about understanding - that is the key to a peaceful mind.

I believe the wisest would be the happiest.

Skanky Burns · June 14, 2003, 04:45

Sometimes anger is needed. Rarely, but sometimes.

FrostyBoy · June 14, 2003, 04:47

And why would it be needed?

Bereta_Eder · June 14, 2003, 04:50

Snoopy's point of view is crystalized in the french saying: "tout comprendre c'est tout pardoner"

to udnerstand everything is to forgive everything.

if you understand, you will forgive.

I dont agree with it. you can understand (forgive or not is your choice) but that doesnt make everything someone does either forgivable or always not a cuase to get angry.
IMHO

FrostyBoy · June 14, 2003, 04:54

I see, so your forgiveness has to be backed up by your trust in God to handle everything in our universe, right?

Bereta_Eder · June 14, 2003, 04:55

When did God enter the scene?

Bereta_Eder · June 14, 2003, 04:57

I'm not sure what you mean but you cant simply forgive everything just cause you understand the why. Or not get angry at it.

Why would you not forgive or get angry? god has nothing to do with it, unless for you it does.
it's your personal values that direct it

FrostyBoy · June 14, 2003, 05:15

Didn't Forgiveness come from God first?

Bereta_Eder · June 14, 2003, 05:20

If you believe in it then I guess it did come from him as far as you are concerned.

However I fail to see what this has to do with God?

Bereta_Eder · June 14, 2003, 05:25

Your point was that you dontget angry becuase you understand why the other peoples have done what the done.

I'm saying you can very well understand but that doesnt automatically means that you should be devoided from being angry if what they done warrants such emotion based on your personal values.