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Julian was busy fiddling with his laptop. He was looking through his film collection, searching for movies that could help give the ponies an idea of earth cultures. They had moved from the laboratory, finally finishing up the physical and biological examinations. Now they were in an empty auditorium. It was large with a stage, and seats that rose up one level the further they were from the stage.

Behind him on the front row was Raquel who was bouncing an excited Alejandro on her lap. Filling the seats around her were the Elements of Harmony, the Princesses, Shining Armor, and several Philosophers and Sociology Proffessors. They all seemed eager to see human films and experience even a small part of their culture.

Of course, Twilight got excited and tried to question how the laptop worked, but Julian managed to convince her to wait on that particular aspect of Humanity.

"Now then, what kind of film is it that you want to see? Action? Adventure? Drama?" He questioned. Of course, everypony jumped up and yelled their own preferences. A few moments of yelling, Luna managed to silence everypony, before speaking up.

"Do you have any films that can highlight human morality? Something that will allow us to understand humans in extreme situations?" Luna said, highly interested. Celestia looked to her sister. She knew what she was doing, of course. Luna still felt guilty about herself becoming Nightmare Moon, and no doubt wanted to see what a human might have done in her horseshoes. Julian tapped his chin thoughtfully before he grinned.

"Yeah, I've got a movie like that." He said. He turned back to the computer and started to load it up. "It's one of my favorites. Before I show the film, do you guys have the concepts of the seven deadly sins?" Everypony shook their head. That confused Julian. Even without Christianity, the Sins were usually frowned upon no matter the culture. "Well, in some human religions there is a concept of the seven deadly sins. They are the sins that will bring ruination upon its practitioners. And if one does not repent then they are enough to condemn you to hell."

"The sins are Greed, Pride, Lust, Gluttony, Sloth, Envy and Wrath." He explained. "The whole film is centered around them. Just so you guys aren't caught off guard, the film is pretty violent, and it centers around a Serial Killer." He warned.

Some ponies looked a little worried. Shining Armor, however, scoffed.

"I'm sure we can take a little violence." He commented confidently. Julian just shrugged.

"Well, if you're sure. Twilight, could you get on with it?" Twilight was going to enchant the laptop to project the screen onto the larger one behind the podium. The spell would also amplify sound.

Nodding her head, her horn sparked to life, and the laptop glowed with a purple hue as well. The wall behind it lit up.

"Great! This film is called 'Seven' and stars three of the greatest actors of all time, Morgan Freeman, Brad Pitt and Kevin Spacey. On with the show!" He clicked play and the film started.

The ponies wathced, horror and awe on their faces as they watched the scene unfold. The murderer had been caught, and was now the prisoner of the Detectives, but he managed to claim the life of the young man's wife.

They watched in disgust at the realization that the young man's wife's head rested in the box, delivered to them in mockery. They watched in sympathy as the young Detective Mills cried, demanding the contents of the box.

They looked on in horror as the young man executed the murderer and avenged his wife.

Finally the credits began to roll, and Julian stepped up and exited the video.

"So, what'd you think?"

"A-are there actually humans like that?" Muttered Fluttershy.

"You mean sociopathic serial killers?" Answered Julian. "Yeah. Crimes of this nature are actually fairly common amongst humans."

"But, why...?" Asked Twilight. She couldn't comprehend why anyone would simply kill indiscriminantly. Sure, there was the occasional tragedy, even amongst ponies. But, those were usually motivated by something. Greed, revenge, and even jealousy. But to kill just because you felt like it? Something must be wrong with humans.

"A lot of times, crime is fairly simple. The criminal wants to achieve a goal. Sometimes, there are humans who just do it for pleasure, to fuel their own egos" This time, Raquel answered. "Rape, for example. You guys know what rape is, right?" She asked. She was surprised when they responded negatively.

"Well, we told you that humans have sex for pleasure, right? Well rape is when a human forces another human to perform sexual acts." She explained. "Typically, a male will force a female to have sex with him. It is also one of the most heinous crimes a human can commit. The only thing considered to be worse than rape is murder." She added. "But, the strange thing about rape is that it isn't a sexually fueled crime. No one has ever been so attracted to another human that 'they couldn't help themselves.' Rape isn't about sex, its about power and dominace."

"So, some humans will simply commit heinous acts because they feel like it?" Questioned Celestia.

"Yeah. It's that simple. Although, many people like that have been found to be mentally unstable." Said Julian. "There is a condition known as sociopathy. Essentially, it means that a human is physically incapable of feeling emotions such as remorse, empathy, sympathy, and guilt. The neurons that connect in ones brain that enable you to feel those emotions never came together, so it is impossible for these humans to ever feel those types of emotions."

"Wait!" Interrupted Rainbow Dash. "You're saying that some humans CAN'T feel bad or anything? Like, no matter what they do they just don't care?"

"Nope. You can't grow a conscience." He said.

Silence reigned for several minutes. Perhaps pacifistic ponies were a band audience for human entertainment.

"What did you thing of Detective Mills's actions? Was he jstified in executing his wife's murderer? Or was it a simple act of vengeance?" He asked.

"His actions were unjustified, and disgusting." Said Celestia simply.

"Sister, how can you say that? His actions were that of a grieving stallion who just lost his family!" Demanded Luna.

"I understand he was grieving, and I understand the pain of losing one's family, but the killer was already captured. He would have been brought to justice properly, and if the state chose to execute him, that would have been fine. Detective Mills acted out of grief and rage unbecoming of a stallion of his character. He forsought justice for revenge and the only one who lost was himself. As extenuating as the circumstances were, I highly doubt he would simply be released after what he did." She said.

"The problem is you are speaking as a Princess, a leader and example to a nation. You need to think like a pony, with your heart. If a monster knowingly and purposefully murdered all those you hold dear, simply to satiate his or her own pleasure, and you had them at your mercy, you would stay your hoof?" Luna snorted and shook her head. "Nay, no sane being would allow that to pass. No sane being would walk away."

"You call me insane because I desire justice?"

Just like that, the room was divided into two opinions: Justice and Revenge.

Author's Note

I overestimated myself. I figured I would be able to properly introduce an argument of good vs. evil but it's way harder than I thought. No version I made was passable. So fuck it. I'll try again later, maybe introduce more philosophies, other than just western ones. Any ideas for good films to introduce to the ponies? Movies that highlight history, different human cultures, and, of course, philosophy are welcome.

And don't worry nerds, I will also include a chapter on superhero movies.

Maybe Ill use superheroes to examine the human element of Good vs. Evil. Hmmm....

Also, don't be too hard on Celestia. I always felt she was a "Lawful Good" CHaracter, so I tried to write her that way. Luna always seemed to be a "Chaotic Good" to me. Maybe I'll highlight some of that later...

Also you guys, check out my new story "Non Soli Vos." It's a sci-fi first contact story that features highly advanced humans in Iron Man suits. Give it a look and tell me what you think!