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Evil is the social mirror-idea of universal waste.

This is why murder in a neutral form is considered evil, however in a more complex form it becomes self defense which is considered a vital form of good.

Death is waste, but not when it becomes a sacrifice.

Just because there are situations so complex we have difficulty agreeing on the outcome of an action does not mean evil does not exist (such as war; is it a net waste? We can't measure how deep the impact of war echoes into every facet of the human condition).

>sacrifice

This is the beginning of the nuance present in the old testament. Our ability to be conscious of our actions allows us the unique position of comprehending waste, and how to turn an inevitable waste into a benefit. This in turn, among many others but perhaps first and foremost among them all, led to the formation of civilization.

There can only be one alpha male, but there are many males. We turn the loss of strength and productivity involved in this natural constant into a sacrifice. This turns a constant waste of human energy into a sacrifice instead. We live within a society which puts weakness to work, and rewards it for working. This is the fundamental triumph of humanity.

If you're capable, you will begin to realize that this means the entire path of human social evolution has been one that was pre-ordained to favor sacrifice over evil.

If you're depressive and capable, you will realize that there is no question about evil existing. The true question is where did the concept of good come from? Was it a stillborn creation from the womb of sacrifice?

But if you think evil doesn't exist you don't need to take my word for it.

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>Steven kings cat lol idiot boy new here? or did your train just pull in to the life justification station?