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'''Evil''' is defined as harmful, immoral, or extremely unpleasant. It is the opposite of [[good|goodness]]. What is considered evil varies among civilizations, but murder and rape are considered by most societies to be an example of evil.
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'''Evil''' is defined as taking advantage of another person for one's own benefit. It is the opposite of [[goodness]].
 
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According to Christian beliefs, evil entered the world when Adam and Eve ate the fruit from the Tree of Knowledge of Good and Evil<ref>Genesis 3:6-7</ref>. This mirrors the ancient Greek story of [[Pandora]].
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A major problem for some religions is the [[Problem of evil|Problem of Evil]], trying to explain why a perfect God would make a world with evil in it.  
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According to Christian beliefs, Evil entered the world when Adam and Eve ate the fruit from the Tree of Knowledge of Good and Evil<ref>Genesis 3:6-7</ref>.
    
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[[Category:Philosophy]]
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[[Category:Religion]]
 
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