Morality and ethics exist only within society, and as such 'good' and 'evil' are human concepts. That means when people do bad things we feel morally obliged to punish them, and similarly when people do good things we feel morally obliged to reward them - it's a necessary aspect of our continued success as a species. If it weren't for us being the moral arbiters, what comes around wouldn't necessarily go around.
In other words, I believe we have constructed our own system based around the principles of justice, which are comparable to karma. But there is no inherent cycle of reward or retribution. Of course, if you make 'bad' decisions, they can result in negative repercussions, and vice versa. But that is basic cause and effect. It has nothing to do with cosmic balance or a deity or any other supernatural influence (in my opinion).
Do you believe in karma?
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No.
Morality and ethics exist only within society, and as such 'good' and 'evil' are human concepts. That means when people do bad things we feel morally obliged to punish them, and similarly when people do good things we feel morally obliged to reward them - it's a necessary aspect of our continued success as a species. If it weren't for us being the moral arbiters, what comes around wouldn't necessarily go around.
In other words, I believe we have constructed our own system based around the principles of justice, which are comparable to karma. But there is no inherent cycle of reward or retribution. Of course, if you make 'bad' decisions, they can result in negative repercussions, and vice versa. But that is basic cause and effect. It has nothing to do with cosmic balance or a deity or any other supernatural influence (in my opinion).