Therefore, the fact that both of you have come to a platform to not just share your opinions but also hear the opinions of others is a respectable act and everyone's views should be treated as such regardless of whether we personally accept them.
Should we respect the acts of a serial killer regardless of whether we personally accept it?
What I believe you mean to ask is, "with that perspective, how would you treat a serial killer." To that question I would say, assuming they are not actively committing murders and illegal acts, I would accept that view as their opinion and nothing more, the same as I do with everyone else. I would not suggest being a serial killer or argue why it is morally wrong. Instead, I would ask what made them who they are today, why do they believe it is a good idea, how have they formed such a conclusion, and what impact will it have on their future. Everything anyone ever says is merely what they believe, and you could never expect more than that from anyone. Your job is to understand what you can from others' new perspectives you learn along the way, not to change others' perspectives. I wouldn't let it bother either of you so much, but rather be fascinated by the variety of perspectives to understand.
No, I meant exactly what I said, because last I checked the word you used was respect when you were talking about our treatment of other peoples' viewpoints.
You seem to be misunderstanding me, let me be clear:
Respect is a word that has many meanings and applications. According to the Merriam-Webster dictionary, respect can be a noun or a verb. As a noun, it can mean:
- A relation or reference to a particular thing or situation
- An act of giving particular attention or consideration
- High or special regard, esteem, or the quality or state of being esteemed
- Expressions of high or special regard or deference
As a verb, it can mean:
- To consider worthy of high regard or esteem
- To refrain from interfering with
- To have reference to or concern
Some examples of respect in different contexts are:
- Respect for oneself: This means to value and appreciate oneself, to accept oneself regardless of what others think, and to take care of one's health and well-being.
- Respect for others: This means to value and honor another person, even if we do not agree with them or share everything they do. It also means to treat them with kindness, courtesy, and tolerance, and to listen and learn from them.
- Respect for social norms: This means to follow the rules and expectations that govern society, such as being polite, honest, responsible, and cooperative.
- Respect for nature: This means to care for the environment and the living beings that inhabit it, such as plants, animals, and humans. It also means to avoid wasting resources, polluting, or harming nature.
- Respect for values: This means to uphold the principles and beliefs that guide our actions and decisions, such as honesty, justice, compassion, etc. It also means to respect the values of others, even if they are different from ours.
- Respect for laws: This means to obey the rules and regulations that are established by the authorities, such as the government, the police, the courts, etc. It also means to respect the rights and duties of citizens.
- Respect for culture: This means to appreciate and celebrate the diversity of customs, traditions, languages, religions, arts, etc. that exist in the world. It also means to respect the culture of others, even if they are unfamiliar or strange to us.
- Respect for family: This means to love and support our relatives, such as parents, siblings, grandparents, etc. It also means to respect their opinions, choices, and lifestyles.
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Therefore, the fact that both of you have come to a platform to not just share your opinions but also hear the opinions of others is a respectable act and everyone's views should be treated as such regardless of whether we personally accept them.
I meant what I said, the act of coming to a platform to not just share your opinions but also hear the opinions of others is a respectable act. I did not claim you should respect serial killers and I do not comprehend how you logically came up with that as a response to me claiming that sharing opinions is a respectable act. That is just absurd. Nonetheless, I was intrigued on how I would express this idea towards a serial killers mentality, not their actions. If a person believes that there is no intrinsic value in humans that is not a crime, and if they are willing to share their perspective and reasoning then I am eager to listen. I respect their perspective as a conscious individual. This does not mean I support serial killers. Though, I would be fascinated by understanding the mindset of an individual that has committed crimes as such, and curious on how they have gotten to such a mentality. Regardless, I never said we should respect individuals actions, I said we should respect people for coming to a platform and sharing their perspectives. You should read through the entire comment if you're going to be making technical accusations.