The events of the last few days are enough to convince anyone satan exists if only in the hearts of man.
2006-10-03 04:46:56 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
Oh, please... I'm getting sick of this constant repetition of the 'Argument from Incredulity': "I can't conceive of how this might have come to be; therefore, god did it"... or "... Satan did it." That's downright pathetic.
Many people seem to regard evil is a 'thing'... something that has some form of corporeal existence in the physical universe. In that sense, evil does NOT exist.
Evil 'exists' only as an abstract concept... one that is 'dualistic' in nature. 'Evil' cannot 'exist' without 'good'. They are the two sides of the same coin, in the Yin/Yang sense. One cannot 'exist' without the other; neither can be defined or described except in terms of the other.
Good/evil is further abstracted in the sense that it represents a 'judgement'... not a 'thing'. As a judgement, good/evil is wholly subjective, since it relies entirely upon the 'criteria' that is employed in making the judgement.
So, the real issue is not good/evil per se... rather it is the criteria that people use in making their judgements of good/evil.
Since we are pretty much all wired the same, and share pretty much the same cultural values in a larger sense, we usually find ourselves on common ground when we judge questions such as "Was Hitler evil?", since we can agree on the criteria. However, we should realize that if Hitler had been asked the question "Are you evil?", he most certainly would have been thoroughly offended by the very idea. According to HIS criteria, he would have seen his actions as good, for his people and for 'The Fatherland'.
When we get down to subtler questions, where someone's 'criteria' might depend upon interpretation of a particular bible verse, for example, these kinds of judgements can get a little stickier.
Remember, though... it's not really about good/evil, it's really about criteria... which ultimately comes down to one's moral compass.
2006-10-03 04:53:20 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Evil is caused by the enemy which is the devil.
But all things work together for good Romans8:28.
Nothing ever happens without Gods permission.
That which a persons sets its affections on is what people will live for.
The reason why there is so much evil is because people are not living for the Lord but living for this world.
2006-10-03 12:24:54 · answer #2 · answered by encourager4God 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Sadly there are far too many willing to give Satan a foothold in their lives. We reap what we sow. Every choice made that is against the teachings of Christ opens the door a little wider for Satan. This is true for Christians and unbelievers alike. If you are not living in love for your fellow man, you are inviting evil.
2006-10-03 12:01:24 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
why because of the Amish killings? Yes they are bad
what about the killing of half a million babies by sanctions over a period of time by a certain country? Is that bad too?
2006-10-03 11:52:40 · answer #4 · answered by destinyembracer 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
so to speak
you're the good,the bad
the angel and also the devil
it's a choice
what may you choose to make this world less evil?
2006-10-03 11:53:15 · answer #5 · answered by St.Jon A 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
will with all the do gooders ranting and raving we need the evil and despicable
2006-10-03 11:54:10 · answer #6 · answered by MITCHELL B 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yeah. I wish I knew.
Great question.
2006-10-03 12:08:02 · answer #7 · answered by crazy s 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
its to combat the good
2006-10-03 11:49:55 · answer #8 · answered by *~Shalo~* 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sin ....And it's only gonna get worse.
2006-10-03 11:52:47 · answer #9 · answered by B"Quotes 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋