AM Craigduncan, Is there a clear definition of evil?
You might say stealing, but what if I had to steal to feed my children. You might say murder, but what if I was defending myself or another innocent. You might say war, but what if I was attacked..or perceived I was going to be attacked? Good and Evil are very relative terms. Is this a relative God then? • Reply Report Abuse Posted By: craigeduncan @ 10/02/2009 2:18:55 AM Rob007: The Bible (and other major religions) seem to say evil is not doing unto others as you would have them do unto you a.k.a. the Golden Rule. I would maybe flip that around a bit and say evil is putting your desires ahead of others if you know it will cause them harm. Actions can be good or evil depending on the circumstances. Taking food for your children???s survival does not seem to be wrong if you have exhausted all other possibilities beforehand. In fact, I would say the evil in your example lies in the society that would force someone to have to do that. Also, the Torah teaches not to murder, but it does sa
