Hedonism - why does it get such a bad name?

[Taverner]

The ethic is simple: Do whatever you want, as long as it is between consenting adults and does no harm.

So why is this so hated by Religious Reich types?

[Christa]

1. The Religious Reich

don't believe in consenting adults enjoying themselves. :silly:

[Deja Q]

2. Ah, but when one consenting adult gets a deadly disease...

In short, hedonism kills the naive and amplifies the destructive capacity of the human creature. (this transcends sexuality as well; hedonism could imply wasting of resources or engaging in greed of resources... I could go on citing examples for some time.)

The trouble is, how can one be equal on anti-hedonism to avoid accusations of hypocrisy? Not possible. Human nature seems to forbid it.

[Taverner]

3. Sex ed saves

Kids should know how to work their plumbing upon graduation from HS

That would solve ALOT of problems

[Deja Q]

4. Knowing more about the diseases would help more.

It's sad to know ladies were never taught about "that" process, also deemed a 'curse'. :(

But teaching the men not to go around impregnating everybody would help too. Plus it'd help remove one of Jerry Springer's (or was it Maury Povich's?) favorite show topics?

[Taverner]

6. Very true - of course I think condoms and RU-486 should be easier to get than candy

[Blue_Tires]

5. maybe because people associate it with that kitschy resort?

[doggyboy]

7. Because chasing pleasure

does not bring happiness

[taterguy]

8. It does if you do it properly

[Taverner]

9. Yes I agree

Pursuit of Happiness...one of our Natural Rights.

[Yavin4]

10. What's Wrong With Chasing Pleasure?

We should walk around miserable and unhappy?

[doggyboy]

11. Nothing

but it doesn't lead to happiness