Evil

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In this article, the writer takes a look at the origins of evil and discusses its purpose in society. The writer examines the different interpretations of evil and the way in which evil is viewed in different aspects of society. This essay also looks at the conflicting views on the existence of God and evil. The writer concludes that evil is something which has no definite meaning, as there will always be someone who has a different interpretation. Further, the writer maintains that evil will remain in this world in order to test people's temptations and morals. The writer claims that those who fall to evil ways shall repent it forever.

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Executive Summary
Introduction
What is Evil?
Definition of Good and Evil
Existence of Evil in the World
Conclusion

From the Paper:

"Evil can be classified as an act which causes pain purposely and not accidentally. A person committing an act of evil knows that he/she is doing something which is morally wrong but then still proceeds to do it. Evil is an ugly thing but then one needs to have evil so that there is good in the world. There has to be something out there which will allow us to classify something as an act of good so that it can be distinguished from evil. Evil has to be there so it can balance goodwill in the world so that life can go on. This is known as the theory of duality where it states that life is a struggle between good or evil. It is believed that evil and good are different parts of the pole and cancel each other out."

Sample of Sources Used:

• The Philosophical Problem of Evil, Philosophy of Religion, David A. Conway (1988) 24: 35-66.
• Evil and the God of Love, first edition. John Hick, 1966.
• The Coherence of Theism, Richard Swinburne, 1997
• 2000 years of Disbelief, Epicurus
• Confessions, Saint Augustine,Penguin Classics, 1961

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