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| − | '''Evil''' has many different definitions. In some religions, evil is defined as anything contrary to the mandates of [[God]]. In some ethical systems it is defined as taking advantage of another person for one's own benefit. Evil is generally considered to be the opposite of [[good]]. [[Satan|The devil]] is considered to be the embodiment of evil.
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| − | In the [[Bible]] in the book of [[Genesis]], evil entered the world when the serpent tricked [[Adam]] and [[Eve]] into eating the fruit from the [[Tree of Knowledge of Good and Evil]] which had been forbidden.<ref>Genesis 3:6-7</ref> This event is known as [[the Fall]], and is responsible for the suffering and imperfect nature of the world. (Not everyone takes the story literally, and even many [[Christians]] see the Genesis story as an allegory or metaphor, possibly for a fall taking place at a spiritual level.)
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| − | In [[Islam]], evil is seen as something which must be actively opposed:
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| − | * Whoever among you sees a Munkar (offensive or evil act), then he must change it with his hand; if he is incapable, then with his tongue; if he is incapable, then with his heart; and that is the weakest faith.
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| − | Among the [[atheist]] community, as there is seen to be no universal [[moral law]], there is thus assumed to be no such thing as evil, as good and evil are seen as just personal opinions, varying from day to day.
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| − | The fight against evil can be radical, even violent; however, on a more personal level, often the most successful tactic is [[admonition]].
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| | ==See also== | | ==See also== |
| | * [[Good and evil]] | | * [[Good and evil]] |