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Post by Alena on Dec 26, 2006 21:47:42 GMT -5
Hi yall. What in the world could the word Sith mean? To me it means journey. i am not looking for a direct definition, really what the word stands for. Example: America MEANS, a giant land mass split in two with section north and south. America stands for, freedom, justice, and liberty for all. Also, the Sith of the world might find this harder to define than the non-sith of the world. Mainly because the Sith of the world have probobly only thought about themsleves in training, and not the Sith around them. Making it difficult for them to actually explain the outside world of Siths from a different pespective. The jedi or Shadows of the world on the other hand are completely different. As they focus on everything around them they also study the Sith. This allows them to provide a deeper meaining of the word. Still, only a true Sith may define the word for him/her self. But not for the entirety. My master tought me that it is important to work with a partner during a battle. Everytime you don't have to do something alone do it because if one day that Sith or jedi becomes your enemy, you will know his fighting style or his knowledge level. This is true, another meaning of Sithism. It is manipulation, taking another and manipulating them to your will. Making it easier to win and control. ;D Also, one more thing. The Sith live in solitude for a while inside of you. It slowly creeps out very slowly. Eventually you find it. when you do, if you have (don't worry about this), take some time to meditatte on this matter, what does Sith really define itself as and what does it stand for.
-Just another man.
by helthadeth
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Post by christopher on Jan 9, 2007 18:40:30 GMT -5
Example: America MEANS, a giant land mass split in two with section north and south. America stands for, freedom, justice, and liberty for all. Granted, this may be rather off-topic, I felt it was worth commenting on. Actually, the word "America" means the lands and regions of the Western hemisphere, and is usually divided between North and South America. The name itself was derived from the Latinized form of the explorer Amerigo Vespucci's name: Americus Vespucius. If America stands for freedom, justice, and liberty for all, furthermore, then you must be speaking of an America located somewhere on another planet. In a land where one is guilty until proven innocent, rather than the other way 'round, the adjectives which you have attributed to America (presumably, the United States,) are not only inconsistent, but wholly incorrect. If America represents freedom, justice, and liberty for anyone (and, also, the use of "freedom" and "liberty" in the same statement is rather redundant), then the only people who actually receive such benefits are (a) Feminists (i.e., women) and (b) "anti-racists" (who are, truly, racists.) www.fredoneverything.net/DemocracyText.shtmlAs I said, I know that this is severely off-topic, and no doubt belongs in the politics (or whatever you call it. I'm too lazy to check) forum; but I'm kind of nitpicky when it comes to the use of "free" as an adjective for "America." Carry on. -- Chris |
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Post by Darth Necrom on Jan 18, 2007 18:56:52 GMT -5
Sith to me means a respect of power and all things tied to it. Sith in its self is not necessarily a synonym for evil, but instead one that walks his/her own path without the ties that bind many others. A non-conformist of sorts. Sith doesn't mean that you have hatred without end, just that you feel those emotions and either harness them or ignore them. A Sith's love can be his most powerful ally. A Sith might be addicted to power but he is not infatuated with the superficial things in life. He/She is in constant pursuit of knowledge that can be applied to help further his/her cause, group, or partner. Sith means educated passion. That was more of my definition of Sith than anything else.
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Post by virtu on Jan 25, 2007 2:03:10 GMT -5
I found something very interesting that I didn't know. "Sith" is actually an archaic varient of the word since. www.m-w.com/dictionary/sith It's interesting when thinking about the Star Wars mythology and the History of our own people. Correct me if I'm wrong but the Sith race were an primitive race of people (like early man) who were force capable (intune with thier spirituality). Then we see the Jedi growing at the same time (christianty? early religion?) in other regions and people's of the galaxy. It was SINCE the fall of the Jedi that a new order arose creating anew from the breeding of a "fresh" (untouched by the dominant religion) people's (the Sith race) with the ideals of the Dark Jedi. |
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Post by virtu on Jan 25, 2007 2:06:35 GMT -5
To add on this what is the Fallen Jedi had won the war or what if Roman ideals triumphed over christian values?
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Post by Darth Necrom on Jan 25, 2007 17:51:58 GMT -5
It would be quite interesting. I also find it interesting that I too looked up sith in the online dictionary and I too found that it meant since. I think as a whole humans might be stronger, but that is my own oppinion.
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Post by Alena on Jan 25, 2007 18:48:21 GMT -5
To add on this what is the Fallen Jedi had won the war or what if Roman ideals triumphed over christian values? Depends on what you mean by Roman values. The religion or the politics? The religion was great but the politics sucked. ~Alena |
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Post by Darth Necrom on Jan 25, 2007 21:14:35 GMT -5
I think their grasp of warfare was amazing. It would, again, be interesting to see how they might handle military situation with modern day tactics and technology.
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Post by virtu on Jan 28, 2007 19:24:42 GMT -5
Roman culture in general. Their religion, politics, views on sexuality, good and evil, power etc.
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Post by Alena on Jan 28, 2007 21:03:43 GMT -5
Roman culture in general. Their religion, politics, views on sexuality, good and evil, power etc. Well, as someone peripherally involved in the Religio Romana (my gods span both Greek and Roman religions, especially Apollo) I'd have to say that our culture would resemble sort of the Western version of the Japanese culture as influenced by Shintoism. Shintoism is very similar in style to the Religio Romana. ~Alena |
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Post by Alena on Jan 29, 2007 20:44:29 GMT -5
Roman culture in general. Their religion, politics, views on sexuality, good and evil, power etc. Well, as someone peripherally involved in the Religio Romana (my gods span both Greek and Roman religions, especially Apollo) I'd have to say that our culture would resemble sort of the Western version of the Japanese culture as influenced by Shintoism. Shintoism is very similar in style to the Religio Romana. ~Alena Guys, I don't know WTF happened in that post--I can only guess that I accidently left out the "n" in Shintoism and the board decided to censor me and replace it with another word. Gah. I would never refer to Shintoism as "nutsoism", especially when it's so close to my own faith. Gah. I'm removing a bunch more of the stupid censor things. We're adults.  ~Alena |
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Post by Darth Necrom on Jan 30, 2007 7:14:54 GMT -5
Wow I didn't even notice it lol
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Post by virtu on Feb 3, 2007 23:34:09 GMT -5
As far as Roman culture I ment the more hedonistic pleasure of the senses and the now. A culture more balanced b/w the "Apollonian and Dionysian" than the christian world which is a more healthier view IMO.
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Post by Alena on Feb 3, 2007 23:46:31 GMT -5
As far as Roman culture I ment the more hedonistic pleasure of the senses and the now. A culture more balanced b/w the "Apollonian and Dionysian" than the christian world which is a more healthier view IMO. Ahhh okay I think I know what you're talking about. It's interesting, but when I read of that culture they are either incredibly, incredibly tight-assed or have the most amazing "loose" view on a great many things. Things like they have to do each religious ritual *perfectly*. If one word is uttered incorrectly they have to start all over from the beginning. Omgs. They redefined "anal retentive"! So yeah, they definitely go to extremes. The only modern conparison I can think of is American culture. That whole repression working itself out in subcultures and art thing. ~Alena |
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Post by virtu on Feb 3, 2007 23:51:46 GMT -5
"Anal retentive" LOL personally I see this as a testament to their great will and discipline which is what made their warriors so great.
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Post by Darth Necrom on Feb 4, 2007 13:10:38 GMT -5
Very true and discipline (or lack of it) along with many other things helped lead to the fall of Roman Empire. I can see parallels between American society and the Roman society as far as decadence is concerned.
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Post by virtu on Feb 5, 2007 2:08:30 GMT -5
True, discipline becoming stagnation= A sad ending.
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Post by Draco on Feb 5, 2007 12:26:51 GMT -5
Christianity and the corrupted ruling tier killed the Roman Empire, Julian was the last hope, and was killed with a spear in the back from a christian.
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Post by setiishadim on Feb 5, 2007 22:03:19 GMT -5
Christianity and the corrupted ruling tier killed the Roman Empire, Julian was the last hope, and was killed with a spear in the back from a christian. You are forgetting a few issues: Germanic General Odacer, plagues, environmental degradation, smallpox, measles, revolts of various pagan tribes, excessive military spending due to a decimated Roman population, lead poisoning from the mountain aqueducts, etc. The reasons are multiple and interconnected. Christianity played a part but it cannot be laid that squarely on it. There's just too many factors involved. -Seti |
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Post by Darth Necrom on Feb 10, 2007 12:33:58 GMT -5
Yes it was a combination of many things not just a single sword thrust.
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