Three questions for people who believe evil actually exists
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Re: Three questions for people who believe evil actually exists
1. Someone who is evil is wicked and wants to hurt other people. They can be rapists, abusers, molesters, adulterers, murders, thieves, and the list goes on.
2. I am able to restrain myself from doing evil, but I am powerless over others.
3. Jesus alone has the power to transform anyone who sins; I cannot. He delivers us from the evil of our misdeeds.
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2) Most things that are evil are things within our control; that is things we may choose to change or not. I'm not sure if you wanted examples here.
3) there are some beyond my reach of change; there are some withing my reach to change them; there are some I need to strive to change.
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1. As you yourself use the term, how do you define the word 'evil'?
Evil is a lack of caring; it's intentionally doing something knowing it's hurting someone and caring not one whit about it, or even if there is some twinge of remorse, it's covered by inaction. I think real, dark evil in the biblical, supernatural sense of the word does exist too. Finding a concrete definition for this is a little harder tho
2. Are the things you think are "evil" things that are in your control or things that are not in your control?
I think being evil, as mentioned above, requires intention. Evil is vindictive and selfish, so I believe these things are in our control.
3. Are the things you think are "evil" things that you can change or things you cannot change?
Maybe we can change our actions, but I don't believe having an evil thought makes us evil, as we acknowledge its wrongness and take pains to not bring it to the fore--it's when we act on it that's the problem.
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1) Evil is when another person intentionally inflicts harm or injury on another person. Evil is when one person intentionally causes one to be sad.
2) I think veil things can be within and not within my control. I mean, anyone can do anything evil.
3)Yes, I think Evil things are things I can change. For instance, when I want to do an evil thing, I can change it, but I can't guarantee my success in changing someone else who has an evil motive.
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2. If evil can be controlled by me according to the definition above, I can control myself by doing what is right.
3. Let's say the evil is telling lies. I can't change the fact that I can tell lies, but I can stop myself from telling lies.
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2. The perception of evil can involve both things that are within our control and things that are beyond our control. For example, individual actions and choices that intentionally cause harm are within our control, while natural disasters or certain circumstances may be beyond our control but still result in harmful consequences. In Sikhism, it is believed that if evil resides within a person, that evilness in the person is considered the enemy, not the person themselves. This perspective emphasizes the distinction between condemning individuals and recognizing the negative qualities or actions they may exhibit.
3. The belief in evil does not necessarily imply that one can change or eradicate all forms of evil. While we can work towards preventing and addressing evil through education, awareness, and justice systems, some instances of evil may be deeply ingrained or inherent in certain individuals or societal structures. However, the recognition of evil allows for the potential for growth, personal transformation, and collective efforts to mitigate its impact and promote greater goodness and compassion.
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I can concur with this completely.mrlefty0706 wrote: ↑February 18th, 2023, 2:45 am 1. Evil is anything that intentionally hurts another living being.
2. Evil can be within one's control or not be under one's control. I.e. Hitler ordered hideous crimes against humanity. Hitler had this under his control but his victims could not change the evil acts that were performed in the gas chambers, lab experiments or firing squads.
3. If I believed I could commit evil acts then I could stop these evil acts before I commit them. I could try to stop evil acts committed by others but I cannot guarantee that I would be successful.
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When I think of the term "evil", I think of morally reprehensible. As a society, there has to be some sense of right and wrong. A standard that we uphold. Which is why we have a judiciary system. Evil is anyone who intentionally harms another living thing for personal gain: murder, abuse, ethnic cleansing, rape, molestation, etc.
2. Are the things you think are "evil" things that are in your control or things that are not in your control?
I cannot change the choices that others make. I can only choose not to do "evil" things myself.
3. Are the things you think are "evil" things that you can change or things you cannot change?
I can pray for others. I can visit prisons and share the good news of Jesus Christ who can change a person's heart. I can advocate for changes in the law.
I can share what Jesus has done in my life and encourage others to submit their lives to the Holy Spirit. I can protest against the "evil" occurring in my own backyard.
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