It is framed as an obligation to be respectful even if you are angry at them. Which is a reasonable mindset for your friends, but not fascists as the latter doesn’t deserve respect.
I suppose it’s trying to approach any interaction with good intentions for every party, and to treat people humanly. But not necessarily nice or helpful
It’s similar to “it’s costs nothing to be nice” but framed in an unusual way so you end up thinking about it more thoroughly
It is framed as an obligation to be respectful even if you are angry at them. Which is a reasonable mindset for your friends, but not fascists as the latter doesn’t deserve respect.
I view it as a kindness that any human deserves. Having differences in opinion doesn’t change that for me.
Do you think Putin deserves kindness?
What about mass murderers?
I think everyone does. That doesn’t mean I approve of their actions, or agree with their opinions.
I think that even horrible people deserve to be treated humanly, as in no torture, but not with kindness.
What does the word kindness mean to you?
I suppose it’s trying to approach any interaction with good intentions for every party, and to treat people humanly. But not necessarily nice or helpful
More precisely, you end up feeling more like a victim of the negative emotions that tempt you
Are you framing emotions as an adversary to what you’re trying to do/be?
Yes if they tempt you to be imperfect
I’d argue one could not be perfect without emotion
I agree