Evil

[Illuminattile]

Is there such a thing as 'evil', or is it just a label we use to describe things we don't agree with? Some would label me 'evil' for saying that abortion is justified, but am I?

If you do belief in universal 'evil', where does it come from? Are people born 'evil'? If so, is it really their fault? If it's a chemical or genetic thing, is it right to punish them? Do people become 'evil' because of events in their life or their environment? If so, how can we stop people becoming 'evil'?

Discuss.

 

[BC_BIGBUDZ420]

is there a such thing as good, or is there just varying degrees of evil

its all about what you perceive to be good or evil, what your morals are, and what kind of upbringing you have

i dont think that there is a universal evil or good becuase what may be evil to one may be good to another

i believe by nature humans are quite evil beings

throughout history one could say that we are the true evil of this world, nothing more than a locus eating away at the good the earth has to offer


and yes you are evil for supporting abortion

jk

but i dont think we should decide what soul has a chance on this earth

every sould deserves an eaqual chance at life, and we take that away from soo many through abortion

 

[not really ken]

maybe evil is simply the absence of good.
I suppose it would be on the consequences of an action. If they are beneficial then they must be good. What about living standards. If actions improve living standards then they are good everything else would be bad.....but not evil

 

[one mc on dj]

evil= wrong as murder...but I dnt think abortion is evil...

 

[CalcuoCuchicheo]

IMO 'evil' is probably the most powerful word to describe the culmination of the negatives of a person.

I think a lot of people - particularly in relgious circles (no offence intended) - use the word 'evil' to further their agendas.

As it is, I do not believe that anyone is inherently 'evil'. Their actions may be 'evil' but I believe as human beings we are all born innocent (once again, some religious people may argue otherwise) & we are the product of our enviroment.

In summary, actions may be so bad that they are described as 'evil', but I don't think there is anyone who is completely 'evil'.

Although it is mainly a stereotype promoted by Hollywood, think of the serial killers who just love their mothers. Some of their actions may be utterly despicable but they still have that little bit of light in them.

 

[bigCASH]

Is there such a thing as 'evil', or is it just a label we use to describe things we don't agree with?

yes, there is a such thing as evil

Some would label me 'evil' for saying that abortion is justified, but am I?

no, you're not evil for having that belief....but me personally i don't believe in abortion...i believe that every child is born for a reason and not giving that child a chance to fulfill their destiny isn't right.....but everybody is entitled to their opinion

If you do belief in universal 'evil', where does it come from?

no human being can answer that

Are people born 'evil'?

as crazy as it may sound...some people are...but some are born normal but during the course of their life they may become evil and there are tons of different things that can trigger that to happen...maybe getting abused as a child...physically or mentally or both, maybe a child grew up in an area where evil things happened on a daily basis...like murder and rape etc. and that child grows up and becomes a product of his or her enviorment...there are so many things that can make a child evil

If so, is it really their fault?

that's like asking someone who was born with a fatal disease if it's their fault that they have that disease

If it's a chemical or genetic thing, is it right to punish them?

no, that's why if someone who is convicted of a serious crime is mentally ill they don't send them to prison...they send them to a mental health hospital so that they can get the proper treatment

Do people become 'evil' because of events in their life or their environment?

yes, some do

If so, how can we stop people becoming 'evil'?

when they find the fountain of youth and a cure for Aids...i'll give you the answer to that question

 

[not really ken]

^^ Illuminattile was only promoting debate. He doesn't require answers to the questions he asked.

 

[bigCASH]

he asked questions so i answered them....what's wrong with that?

 

[Illuminattile]

he asked questions so i answered them....what's wrong with that?

You don't have to go through each point and answer the questions, you can just talk about the general idea. The questions are just there to give you something to think about. Thanks for posting though. Are you religious?

 

[Amara]

Is there such a thing as 'evil', or is it just a label we use to describe things we don't agree with? Some would label me 'evil' for saying that abortion is justified, but am I? If you do belief in universal 'evil', where does it come from?

I'm more inclined to think it is a label, because as you hinted, one's concept of "evil" entirely subjective. Abortion, according to some is evil, to others not. There cannot be a universal evil, as in, an inherent and eternal notion but rather there may be a consensus or majority agreement. For example, human rights....it is "universally" agreed in international covenants that genocide is "evil." How did that consensus come to be - by agreement after the fact, not by some pre-existing notion.

Are people born 'evil'? Do people become 'evil' because of events in their life or their environment?

In criminological terms, there have been theories to suggest that crime ("evil" behaviour) is a result of genetics...(one that comes to mind was the study of chromosonal abnormalities such as the XYY variation of the male to explain particularly aggressive behaviour of serial murderers).... anyway, the body of research seems to suggest that it is social environment and indeed "life experiences" that shape a person's pattern of behaviour. So by extension our perceptions are shaped by our environments, so that what we see as "good" or "bad" is learnt and created in society rather than simply existing independently.

 

[Jurhum]

People aren't necessarily evil, rather their actions.

 

[Bender]

Is there such a thing as 'evil', or is it just a label we use to describe things we don't agree with? Some would label me 'evil' for saying that abortion is justified, but am I?

If you do belief in universal 'evil', where does it come from? Are people born 'evil'? If so, is it really their fault? If it's a chemical or genetic thing, is it right to punish them? Do people become 'evil' because of events in their life or their environment? If so, how can we stop people becoming 'evil'?

Discuss.

It certainly is based on morals.

Evil would best be percieved as something causing ruin, injury, or pain; being harmful in other words. As: something that is the cause or source of suffering, injury, or destruction - would also be evil.

 

[Default MX]

Evil, like most things is entirely oppinion. We think some things are evil because thats what we were thought. Some people belive that killing 50 hookers is doing a favor to the community, and is a good thing, while others see it as "evil." .. oh .. and ... i support abortion but only as an after affect of my support for killing babies.

 

[Illuminattile]

i support abortion but only as an after affect of my support for killing babies.

You should put that on a T-shirt

 

[Pacaveli-T]

yes apprenetly most "evil" ppl are born through studies on sociology but certain events can taint a person morality but in reality pure evil is only through the eyes of the beholder and ppl should not be accussed of it with a lack of knowledge on what eviol really is,
anyways no human can compare to lucifer himself so unless we know any willing contenders on that there isnt any.

and approving abortion is not evil may be a sin does not make a person evil for it though thats why theres forgiveness from God anyways.