Why is there so much evil in the world ?

People don't have the right priorities. They care more about what others think of them than how they think of themselves. There is this attitude that unless it involves someone you love , it's not your business. Sometimes, it isn't, but if you see someone in trouble or pain, it should make you WANT to help. People gossip and backstab, never doing anything productive with their own lives. We don't teach our kids by talk, but how we demonstrate our reactions and actions towards life. We are not doing enough of a good job. If you are in pain, it's not anyone else's fault. You still have what it takes to recover, heal and not become a hater or bitter to no end. Don't worry about getting even. Life teaches us the lessons we need, in time. If you can't be helpful, at least don't be hurtful. What do you really want to stand for, be remembered for?

Because a very, very small percentage of people insist on taking most of our wealth. And being evil comes with the territory. Plus they promote division hate and fear

Ego and the unfortunate side of human nature

People no longer sacrifice virgins to the gods.

Evil will exist as long as humanity does as bad as it is evil is essential it teaches you to appreciate goodness and to distinguish the good and the bad with no evil there is no good and with no good there is no evil.

Religion

sin

Greed.