Any Samurai History Fans Out there

Never give up, never surrender!!!

Originally posted by NonSensi-Klown
Geezus christ.

Fine. "Samurai", were ridiuclous glory-hounds with ridiculous beliefs.

A different mind set of a different era. There was absolutely nothing ridiculous about their way of life IMO. It took courage, devotion and a lot of hard work. There were and still are far more ridiculous things in this world.

There are more ridiculous things, much more ridiculous things.

However it's still ridiculous, imo.

the samurai lifestyle is one of devotion and courage and honor. Its fascinating, elegant, and dead. Perhaps there is a reason nobody follows it anymore, but nevertheless, they were fearsome, brave warriors with honor.

I personally don't think that killing yourself for your beliefs is courageous. I feel that pulling back to fight for them another day is much more courageous.

Originally posted by Lycanthrope
I am in the SCA and reenact a Samurai from The sengoku-Jidai era. I love any discussioin on the topic. So please feel free to contribute

Originally posted by NonSensi-Klown
I personally don't think that killing yourself for your beliefs is courageous. I feel that pulling back to fight for them another day is much more courageous.

That can be debated. I see your point though.

Originally posted by NonSensi-Klown
I personally don't think that killing yourself for your beliefs is courageous. I feel that pulling back to fight for them another day is much more courageous.

Originally posted by Rogue Jedi
More courageous? No. More logical? Definitely.

Counldn't have said it better.

I think also it points towards standing by your convictions. If you say you are gonna do something, even if it is as crazy as dying for your lord, then follow through.

Originally posted by Rogue Jedi
I think also it points towards standing by your convictions. If you say you are gonna do something, even if it is as crazy as dying for your lord, then follow through.

Exactly right. It's a testament to one's devotion. What better testament than the ultimate sacrifice.