Karis Posted October 6, 2011 Share Posted October 6, 2011 We all have an evil nature, the trick is to control it and to do only that which is right. Ugh, I. Do. NOT. Agree! What is this, ethics 101? (AKA the most simplistic view of the world viewed through a stereotype through the eyes of a child)? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Obelix Posted October 6, 2011 Share Posted October 6, 2011 We all have an evil nature, the trick is to control it and to do only that which is right. So are you really saying that there is a Pol Pot, an Idi Amin, etc inside all of us? That's more the definition of evil, rather than someone just being bad Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Agbus Posted October 6, 2011 Share Posted October 6, 2011 Ugh, I. Do. NOT. Agree! What is this, ethics 101? (AKA the most simplistic view of the world viewed through a stereotype through the eyes of a child)? What don't you agree with Karis, we don't have an evil nature, or we don't need to control it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Agbus Posted October 6, 2011 Share Posted October 6, 2011 So are you really saying that there is a Pol Pot, an Idi Amin, etc inside all of us? That's more the definition of evil, rather than someone just being bad evil adjective 1. morally wrong or bad; immoral; wicked: evil deeds; an evil life. 2. harmful; injurious: evil laws. 3. characterized or accompanied by misfortune or suffering; unfortunate; disastrous: to be fallen on evil days. 4. due to actual or imputed bad conduct or character: an evil reputation. 5. marked by anger, irritability, irascibility, etc.: He is known for his evil disposition. noun 6. that which is evil; evil quality, intention, or conduct: to choose the lesser of two evils. 7. the force in nature that governs and gives rise to wickedness and sin. 8. the wicked or immoral part of someone or something: The evil in his nature has destroyed the good. 9. harm; mischief; misfortune: to wish one evil. 10. anything causing injury or harm: Tobacco is considered by some to be an evil. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Obelix Posted October 6, 2011 Share Posted October 6, 2011 Evil. Grahame, AgBus See -anyone can make up a definition they like and it hsa as much relevance. If you could justify the list - perhaps by referencing the source it would help. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sccsux Posted October 6, 2011 Share Posted October 6, 2011 evil OED: evil n adjective 1 extremely wicked and immoral. Øembodying or associated with the forces of the devil. Øharmful or tending to harm. 2 extremely unpleasant: an evil smell. n noun great wickedness and depravity, especially when regarded as a supernatural force. Øsomething harmful or undesirable: social evils. PHRASES the evil eye a gaze or stare superstitiously believed to cause harm. the Evil One archaic the Devil. speak evil of slander. DERIVATIVES evilly adverb evilness noun ORIGIN Old English yfel, of Germanic origin. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Agbus Posted October 6, 2011 Share Posted October 6, 2011 Evil. Grahame, AgBus See -anyone can make up a definition they like and it hsa as much relevance. If you could justify the list - perhaps by referencing the source it would help. http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/evil Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Obelix Posted October 6, 2011 Share Posted October 6, 2011 Looks like sccsux has a decent list. I notice that the adjective "extreme" "great" etc appear signifinying something more than just everyday wrongdoing though, which is the important point. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Agbus Posted October 6, 2011 Share Posted October 6, 2011 OED: evil n adjective 1 extremely wicked and immoral. Øembodying or associated with the forces of the devil. Øharmful or tending to harm. 2 extremely unpleasant: an evil smell. n noun great wickedness and depravity, especially when regarded as a supernatural force. Øsomething harmful or undesirable: social evils. PHRASES the evil eye a gaze or stare superstitiously believed to cause harm. the Evil One archaic the Devil. speak evil of slander. DERIVATIVES evilly adverb evilness noun ORIGIN Old English yfel, of Germanic origin. So you admit to believing in a deity. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Agbus Posted October 6, 2011 Share Posted October 6, 2011 Looks like sccsux has a decent list. I notice that the adjective "extreme" "great" etc appear signifinying something more than just everyday wrongdoing though, which is the important point. So are you saying "just everyday wrongdoing" is OK? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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