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by josie III on September 6th, 2009
Evil is not a presence, like a bad smell or loud noise. Evil is the moral opposite of good. Since these are moral descriptions, they only apply to the affairs of man, since man is the only creature capable of conceiving of moral priniciple. An individual who was too young, or impaired, or stupid to the extent that they could not recognize good or evil, would not have a mental construct of evil. But as long as there were people committing vice over virtue, evil would still exist. Yes, evil exists outside of man's mind, but it takes the mind of man to recongnize it.
by Zenrean on September 6th, 2009
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by Madad on September 6th, 2009
Personally I don't think it does, but there are moments that nature itself seems to act in an Evil way.
were their is Good (God) there must be an exact opposite Evil (the Devil)
The Devil is an invention of religions to scare their followers into running their lives according to the religions rules and beliefs. +3
by Moongrim on September 7th, 2009
First, define Evil.
by AnnieB on September 6th, 2009
I don't think it does.
by xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx on September 6th, 2009
Evil exist in the person mind and not outside.
by Anonymous T on September 6th, 2009
No.
by Dmitri on November 7th, 2009
Yes. Mankind is capable of evil, yet evil did not originate with mankind. Evil is the perversion of holiness.
by Silk Moon on October 16th, 2009
I personally think it does. However I believe the majority of evil in the world is created by humankind, and our lack of understanding.
Outside the mind I believe evil exists due to our past. Whether it be due to us creating our own demons or demons really existing as an opposing force to God, I do believe it exists.
by TheJoker on September 7th, 2009
No, evil is purely the construct of the human mind.
by Lonely - Rebel - AYPWIP on October 16th, 2009
No
by laser on October 30th, 2009
Yes, one has to let it in to fester & take hold of the soul through the bidding of the Demon from the bowels of the abyss.
by Pistachio on November 7th, 2009
Ever walk into a roon, and you just know you shouldn't be there, or feel someone starring at you , or those goose bumps that send a chill right up your spine when you're home alone and you hear a noise outside...and the dog runs under the bed...maybe it's when the cat hisses, growels, and you're alone in the room ???+6
by Nightwatchdog on September 6th, 2009
No, something "evil" is a reaction to things or events..somebody may do wrong things that others think of as "evil", but that is an "opinion".
Evil is not tangible, it is an emotional feeling.
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"since man is the only creature capable of conceiving of moral priniciple"
I disagree.
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/earth/wildlife/5373379/Animals-can-tell-right-from-wrong.html
by Anonymous T on October 16th, 2009
The link equivocates on the word morality. Morality has little to do with social interaction, and certainly many creatures have identifiable social structures. Morality is an abstract code of conduct that determines whether or not a volitional creature follows a course of action that insures it's well being and survival, or a course of action that threatens it's survival. The pre requisites for morality are a mortal creature that holds ideas in abstract form, and must choose its actions since there is no "hard wiring" to automatically determine the action, and for whom the choice actually matters i.e. life or death.
by josie III on October 16th, 2009
I do not agree.
But I'm not willing to argue.
I've got better things to do.
by Anonymous T on October 16th, 2009
Me too.
by josie III on October 17th, 2009