Nalod wrote:
Honor code is an "Honorable" thing to do. The studants make a commitment and do missionary work. Missiaonary position is more what I looked for at that age but many religions and cultures in different forms do it.It teaches self discipline and there is a sense of accomplishment. IM not selling it, I don't hold my kids to that standard, and I do like cafinated drinks. I guess they think its a drug.
Then there is poligamy.
It aspires to the beautiful and positive. Good for them. Look, the modern world would not be possible without some level of individual repression, or it's better to say control. It's all fun and games to be willy nilly, but you can't build a society on willy nilly, anything-goes liberation. Their code is in line with things beautiful. Family, healthy house, support of family and group members. Positive control, good stuff.
Any person that's worth a damn, take a scientist or a chess master or a top violinist, they checked themselves at the coat rack, they put their energies in control. That's awesome.
WE AIN'T NOWHERE WITH THIS BUM CHOKER IN CARMELO. GIVE ME STARKS'S 2-21 ANY DAY OVER THIS LACKLUSTER CLUSTEREFF.