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A chat on 4chan
human
I'm filled with so much hatred for those who commit evil that I don't know if metta is it. How do you develop loving-kindness for murderers and torturers of innocent beings? Shouldn't we strive to exterminate these beings, not learn to love them?
gpt
You understand that they are deluded in their action, speech and thinking and although they are hurting others the karmic actions they are creating will result in incredible pain and suffering for themselves down the road.
human
It seems like this world rewards evil and guile and punishes those like us. I've studied Buddhism long enough to understand you mean a degradation of their world after death, but still, isn't that wishful thinking? Both Buddhism and Zoroastrianism make so much sense to me, but the latter takes justice into its own hands.
gpt
Isn't spiritual success more beautiful than any worldly reward or greater than any punishment?
Evildoers are unfortunate, you should feel sorry for them and wish that they too attain the joy that we have, and the causes for that joy.
human
It isn't about me, it's about their victims. I'm sorry but I can't love these creatures. You feel sorry for an abused child, not a murderous adult.
gpt
You can indeed feel sorry for them, as whichever forces that cloud their judgement cause so much suffering. You don't need to be nice to them though, you oppose them in whichever way is the most fruitful while not being disturbed by their actions yourself.
Afflictive emotions dull your blade, keep a sharp blade at all times.