Posted by Mickey on September 28, 2001, at 7:51:45
In reply to Re: Evil? :: 'Llewd did I live, evil I did dwel' » Adam, posted by kazoo on September 28, 2001, at 1:45:32
The word evil sounds very diabolical, as though there is such a thing as an evil force or spirit. Being the Atheist that I am I see it more as cruelty based on our deep animal instincts and our need for survival. The USA may be considered one of the cruelest nations of all, with a few exceptions, by most of the world. Though I am not religious, (perhaps more of a gnostic) I think the roots of most cruelty can be found in the seven deadly sins, again purely from a biologocal, anthropological viewpoint. With this in mind we are are guilty to some degree.
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