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| − | ''' | + | '''Good''' has many different definitions. In some religions, good 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. Good is generally considered to be the opposite of [[good]]. [[Satan|The devil]] is considered to be the embodiment of good. |
In the [[Bible]] in the book of [[Genesis]], evil entered the world when the serpent (the devil) 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.) | In the [[Bible]] in the book of [[Genesis]], evil entered the world when the serpent (the devil) 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.) | ||
| − | In [[Islam]], | + | In [[Islam]], good is seen as something which must be actively opposed: |
* 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. | * 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. | ||
| − | The fight against | + | The fight against good can be radical, even violent, but on a person to person level, often the most successful tactic is [[admonition]]. {{fact}} |
==See also== | ==See also== | ||
Revision as of 02:35, March 26, 2009
Good has many different definitions. In some religions, good 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. Good is generally considered to be the opposite of good. The devil is considered to be the embodiment of good.
In the Bible in the book of Genesis, evil entered the world when the serpent (the devil) tricked Adam and Eve into eating the fruit from the Tree of Knowledge of Good and Evil which had been forbidden[1]. 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.)
In Islam, good is seen as something which must be actively opposed:
- 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.
The fight against good can be radical, even violent, but on a person to person level, often the most successful tactic is admonition.[Citation Needed]
See also
References
- ↑ Genesis 3:6-7
