What is evil? Where does it come from?

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Madhatter · 31-35, M

Evil is an idea and entirely subjective. It comes from fear and discomfort. Anything that you are afraid of or anything that hurts you or otherwise makes you uncomfortable is evil. That will vary from person to person.

dreamaway · F

Thank you. That was very helpful.

LadyWioness · 56-60, F

So, basically, misunderstanding, and lack of knowledge? I agree in some cases.

Madhatter · 31-35, M

@ZenLioness719: Yeah, I would say that accounts for it in many cases. Although it's also often just conflicting views or values. You can understand something fully and just simply not agree with it. So you call it "evil" because it's so drastically different from your own values.

LadyWioness · 56-60, F

@Madhatter: it's amazing what lack of knowledge evolves into; it's sad.