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'''Evil''' is defined as harmful, immoral, or extremely unpleasant. It is the opposite of [[goodness]]. What is considered evil varies among civilizations, but murder and rape are considered by most societies to be an example of evil. | '''Evil''' is defined as harmful, immoral, or extremely unpleasant. It is the opposite of [[goodness]]. What is considered evil varies among civilizations, but murder and rape are considered by most societies to be an example of evil. | ||
| − | 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>. | + | 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]]. |
== References == | == References == | ||
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Revision as of 23:01, March 20, 2007
Evil is defined as harmful, immoral, or extremely unpleasant. It is the opposite of goodness. What is considered evil varies among civilizations, but murder and rape are considered by most societies to be an example of evil.
According to Christian beliefs, evil entered the world when Adam and Eve ate the fruit from the Tree of Knowledge of Good and Evil[1]. This mirrors the ancient Greek story of Pandora.
References
- ↑ Genesis 3:6-7
