Ben Sommer:
What you say is true, but outrageous things may also be
done to be noticed,
and for no other reason, by posers and provocateurs of many kinds, as in
the world of fashion, media and so on. In such cases only a desire to be
noticed , rather than any depth of sincere belief, is the motivating
factor. Indeed, given that the provocateur is willing to do anything to
be a celbrity and in, sincerity in the action itself is frequently
totally feigned, hypocritical, or calculated rather than genuine.
Regev:
That's a new angle, I haven't thought of. You're thinking, I
assume, on Herstratos in ancient Greece, who destroyed the temple of Artemis
in Ephesus, one of the seven wonders of the world, in
order to become world famous. What other people do you have in mind?
If I'm not mistaken, provocateurs are bad but not that bad. They
really cause mischief and trouble but they lack the feeling that God (or history) has
sent them to bring the truth to the world and to destroy anyone, or anything, that will
stand in their way.
Reactions:
I was thinking about artists
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What is all this discussion?
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Date: 15 June 1997