NationStates Jolt Archive

My Liege, Alaric of Xeraph, has bid me come out of my seperation from worldly pursuits to provide answers to your thoughts, ideas, and questions. Although my primary function is as spiritual leader of the Xeraphian Empire, I and my brother Monks have gained much wisdom and knowledge through the years. You may ask anything, and if I don't know, I'll find out.
I will ask you to consider your questions seriously. This is not a place to voice your juvenile inquiries.

Peace,

Abbot Mencius Merton, Prior of the Monastery of the White-Robed Monks.

Why can't people just leave each other the hell alone?

Why can't people just leave each other the hell alone?


To quote Mr. Springsteen: " Poor man wanna be rich, rich man wanna be King, and the King 'aint satisfied 'til he rules everything"

If we all recognized the completeness inherent in each of us, we wouldn't feel the need to covet the gifts of others. Hence, we could all leave each other the hell alone.

What is the opposite of Love?

What is the opposite of Love?


The obvious answer of "Hate" is somewhat inadequate.
Love means that you always work towards anothers highest good, in all things, at all times, no matter the situation, no matter how youv'e been treated. Hate is the reciprocal. Hate demands that you close your heart, and do what you think best for yourself, no matter how it affects another.

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Why are most humans reluctant to show their good side?

Why must nations be so mistrustful of each other, creating huge barriers to stop an enemy that might not even attack? I.E., closing borders, huge fortifications, building entire nations underground...

I like this.

Why are most humans reluctant to show their good side?


Because those who have the "bad side" as the predominant personality feature will always try to take advantage of them. Which is why tensions escalate as "good" interacts with "bad", gradually turning into war.
However, I believe that if enough predominantly good people stand up to the bad people in a peaceful way, then peace will naturally prevail.

what caused are planet to be tilted?

can bacteria really form by themselves in sulphur pits (the ooze of life)?

why is your nation called White-Robed Monks?

does Dr pepper kill sperm?

how reliable is your knowledge

ooc: what would be a good RP to make?

Why must nations be so mistrustful of each other, creating huge barriers to stop an enemy that might not even attack? I.E., closing borders, huge fortifications, building entire nations underground...


Nations, like individuals, have no inherent reason to mistrust others until given a reason. For example, if an individual is told by someone they trust that they are their friend, the individual would have no basis for not believing them.
If a nation, who is represented by a particular type of government, tells another nation that they wish to be allies, then the steps necessary to forge those ties will occur.
However, on both the individual and national scale, if preconceptions and predjudices are present, then methods of self-preservation automatically kick in.

If, for example, a nation considers itself modeled after the Nazis of WWII, then there are automatic, unconscious reactions to that type of government.
A nation who is a peace-loving, non-imperialistic type of government will have second thoughts about having anything to do with Nazis, and therefore seek alliances with like-minded governments.
So, basically, pre-concieved notions are the basis for mistrust.

what caused are planet to be tilted?

can bacteria really form by themselves in sulphur pits (the ooze of life)?

why is your nation called White-Robed Monks?

does Dr pepper kill sperm?

how reliable is your knowledge

ooc: what would be a good RP to make?


Is it? Hadn't noticed from from where I'm sitting. Seriously, the planet isn't tilted, it is strategically positioned via it's magnetic poles to be attuned to the universal North.

Bacteria can, and does, adapt and evolve in any medium.

We are followers of the teachings/musings of Thomas Merton, a monk of the Capuchin Order who wore whhite robes.

No.

If it's true, it works. If it works, it's reliable. Life is a journey, my friend.


A good RPer is essentially a teacher. You teach best what you most need to learn.

I wish at this time to thank Alaric of Xeraph for his hospitality. I will now return to my monastery where I will continue to help with your questions.

Abbot Mencius

what I meant was can cells be formed by the mixing chemicals making.....life

what makes seasons?

what is universal north?

what I meant was can cells be formed by the mixing chemicals making.....life

what makes seasons?

what is universal north?

Bacteria are single-celled life. As they interact w/other "ingrediants" they form other versions of life. If what your'e asking is "can life form from random occurences", no it can't. God alone has the power to create life.

Bacteria are single-celled life. As they interact w/other "ingrediants" they form other versions of life. If what your'e asking is "can life form from random occurences", no it can't. God alone has the power to create life.

Seasons occur as a part of the rotation of a planet in relation to it's sun. Closer to the sun...warmer. Further away from the sun...colder.

Universal north points to the abode of God. (Please, if you want further info, I can do it at a later date, as this is a highly theological/metaphysical concept.)

is there only one God or do they all exist?

which God is the strongest?

is there only one God or do they all exist?

which God is the strongest?


There is only one God. All other "gods" are misinterpretations of the One God.

See above.

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OOC: Woah, it's like Ask Jeeves on steriods ;)

IC:

Why are cliques formed?

OOC: Woah, it's like Ask Jeeves on steriods ;)

IC:

Why are cliques formed?


Perceived similarities attract each other. Cliques ( or tribes, clans, etc...) come about due to social necessity. Cliques have a reputation of being negative, usually the perception of those who are not part of the clique.

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Why am I so sexy?

Do you believe in God?

Why are the Rosian Armed Forces not feared?

Why am I so sexy?

Do you believe in God?

Why are the Rosian Armed Forces not feared?


Are you...?

Yes.

Perhaps you've done little or nothing to cause fear.

The Monks have a Question for all of you:

If you knew that you had one week left to live, how would you live it?

I'd panic for a day, then realize I wasted it and party 'till I died.

Can man grow more powerful than his maker?

Will Generia ever be defeated in war?

Can man grow more powerful than his maker?

Will Generia ever be defeated in war?

Only in his own eyes.

Not unless you enter into a conflict with Xeraph, which won't happen since you and he are allies.

Where is the cutest region in NS?

Where is the cutest region in NS?

That would be a toos-up betwen the Mercenary Lands and The Zhurazi Archipegalo.

why do people all ways want a bigger weapon?

why do people all ways want a bigger weapon?


To maintain the illusion of power. Size matters only as far as your heart is concerned.

when will the world end?

when will the world end?


When God has had enough of human foolishness.

Can you riverdance?

Will the Rosian Army get involved in a far conflict?

Can you riverdance?

Will the Rosian Army get involved in a far conflict?

No.

My apologies, but I am a Teacher, not a psychic. Given the nature of NS, I would say that conflict is an given at some point.

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Why is being evil and sadistic so fun? Why is burning people at the stake entertaining? WHY??????????

The obvious answer of "Hate" is somewhat inadequate.
Love means that you always work towards anothers highest good, in all things, at all times, no matter the situation, no matter how youv'e been treated. Hate is the reciprocal. Hate demands that you close your heart, and do what you think best for yourself, no matter how it affects another.

And here I always thought it was indifference....

The Monks have a Question for all of you:

If you knew that you had one week left to live, how would you live it?

No changes.

If a random guy had to choose between a flaming monkey (bear with me on this one, the guys I hang out with... sigh.) and a keg of beer which would he choose? Just an average guy.

If a random guy had to choose between a flaming monkey (bear with me on this one, the guys I hang out with... sigh.) and a keg of beer which would he choose? Just an average guy.

Douse the monkey in beer?

Douse the monkey in beer?

But then it would no longer flame.

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