TM - 60 - What does the word 'love' mean to you?

[on_holy_ground]

The Greeks had four separate words for this one emotion, each meaning something different.

Agape is the word for unconditional love and commitment, and is the highest form of selfless love. It was first coined in the New Testament to describe God’s love, and is the kind of love that Paul spoke of in 1 Corinthians. It believes all things, endures all things, hopes all things, and judges nothing. It is in actuality, the most rare form of love.

Philos refers to esteem and affection reflected in the loving concern that friends have for one another. This is the love we feel for the people that come into our lives and touch us in some way. It is respectful love, and should be a part of all relationships, regardless of whether they are friends, family, or that special someone.

Eros is the word used for sensual, romantic, and physical love. It is often considered to be self-centered love, or obsessive love and is the realm of physical desires and cravings.

Stergos is to feel deep affection, especially the affection between parents and children. It is also used for the affection of a people for their king or a dog for his master, and is the realm of familial love.

Love means caring for the people in your life regardless of what they might do, and not judging them for the choices that they might make. It means treating everyone in your life, as you would want to be treated yourself. It means giving of yourself without expecting anything at all in return.

I think that in reality, I can sum up what love means to me in one simple word.

Sacrifice.

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[theothermary.livejournal.com]

It is in actuality, the most rare form of love.

It truly is.

I think that in reality, I can sum up what love means to me in one simple word.

Sacrifice.

Yes. *nod*


(ooc: excellent response, and knowledgable!)

[on-holy-ground.livejournal.com]

*smiles* I would have quoted Paul, but your lovely response did that for me.

[theothermary.livejournal.com]

Thank you :)

I'm not as learned as you, I can only repeat what I saw, which is all he ever really wanted.



(ooc: I never thought to take notes. Usually I just want to get out of there, I can't sit still, lol)

[on-holy-ground.livejournal.com]

*nods and smiles* It is indeed.

[aricamuse.livejournal.com]

I can agree with that.

Gosh, all those Greek definitions -- brings me back to a Greek Civ class I took in my undergrad program.

[on-holy-ground.livejournal.com]

*chuckles* I was actually more of a student of Rome than I was of Greece.

[aricamuse.livejournal.com]

I took several Greek and Roman CIv classes. EVen thought about minoring in classical studies.

[on-holy-ground.livejournal.com]

Would that actually accomplish anything these days, a minor such as that?

[aricamuse.livejournal.com]

Truthfully? No, not really.

[on-holy-ground.livejournal.com]

*laughs softly*

[aricamuse.livejournal.com]

It's true *laughs as well*

[joshuadoors.livejournal.com]

Hey Darius.

I ran into Arica before I could call her... She's married... to a guy who's a real jerk.

[on-holy-ground.livejournal.com]

*lifts an eyebrow*

Have you actually met him, or are only saying that because of something you have been told?

[joshuadoors.livejournal.com]

Oh I met him alright.

[on-holy-ground.livejournal.com]

"And what happened that caused you to think that exactly?"

[joshuadoors.livejournal.com]

"He was rude and abrasive."

[on-holy-ground.livejournal.com]

"How exactly did you introduce yourself?"

[joshuadoors.livejournal.com]

"I didn't really. Arica did. She was a bit shocked to see me."

[rogue-charmer.livejournal.com]

And when one has sacrificed and sacrificed, priest, then what? Does it end? Lay down your life for your friend. For your enemy. This is what your god teaches, yes?

She talked to you. Told you her secrets. Tell me, priest. Have you made my lady afraid for her soul? The last one did. He told her I was a child of the devil...

What did you tell her?

[on-holy-ground.livejournal.com]

God teaches many things to those that are willing to listen to his Words.

The conversation between the lady and myself will remain just that, between the two of us, and it is not something I will discuss with you.

[rogue-charmer.livejournal.com]

*smiles, perfectly polite*

Oh, I've no problem listening to the Words of the god you chose, Darius. I've just not been overly impressed with His people's characterization of mine.

I'm not asking you to spill all of her little confessions. I suppose I'm merely curious as to your response.

[on-holy-ground.livejournal.com]

I am not entirely impressed with what some of His people have done either, however what we discussed still falls under the realm of confession, including my responses to her.

[rogue-charmer.livejournal.com]

*slight shrug*

No matter then. I don't seek to violate her confidence, priest. I merely don't want your kind spreading any more lies about mine.

[on-holy-ground.livejournal.com]

My kind?

[rogue-charmer.livejournal.com]

Priests.

I've had plenty of pleasant dealings with Immortals.