That both “good” and “evil” human behavior has long been with us is not a news flash or basis of rational controversy to many. Nor is the fact that there are “various degrees” of both.
However, often fueling a bit of debate is where we and others rate on the “good” versus “evil” scale. The answers of course falling prey to judgement and perception — influenced by the mindset of those doing the judging and perceiving. Nevertheless, it seems historically evident that most of humankind likely falls somewhere between the ever-existing extremes of “a saintly self-sacrificing Mahatma Gandhi” and that of “a brutal narcissistic Adolph Hitler.”
Yes, somewhere between one’s birth and death many if not most come to associate “good” human behavior with qualities such as: morally right, truthfulness, fairness, justice, worthiness, benevolence, selflessness, self-sacrifice, empathy, kindness, incorruptible, etc. While relating “evil” to acts of gross immortality, dishonesty, unfairness, injustice, unworthiness, self-centeredness, selfishness, heartlessness, cruelty, corruptness, etc.
Many strive to be and do “good,” to their best understanding; while others choose the path of “evil.” Most if not all spend some time in both worlds. “All” occupy every “aspect of society.” Including, but not limited to, government and other functions having the opportunity to aid or hinder humankind’s unalienable (God-given) Rights — among them being, Life, Liberty, and the “Pursuit” of Happiness.
And, while “why evil exists” will be long pondered, the basic rules of survival dictate that the more important point is that “it does exist.” And in its more sinister form, represents a truly existential threat to individual liberty, freedom, and ultimate survival! And, therefore, must always be recognized and acknowledged for what it is — and unrelentingly confronted and defeated!
Including the indisputable “evil” that has infested much of our U.S. Government and the hearts and minds of others hell-bent to destroy America — humankind’s best and likely last best hope. An unprecedented level of anti-America and hate-America “evil” committed to destroying the ‘crucial foundation blocks’ of this precious Constitutional Republic — our U.S. borders; Constitution; common-language English; common-culture founded on Judeo-Christian values; and free enterprise economic system.
An evil of deceptive faces and sinister weapons such as, to randomly cite but a few: gender neutrality; critical race theory; 1619 project; social media “fact checking”; gun control; open borders; inclusiveness; climate change; baseless accusations of racism, white privilege, etc.; identity (color of skin) politics; undocumented vs illegal immigrants; equity vs equality; riots/mob rule portrayed as peaceful protests; voter fraud; etc.
A nation-destructive evil that, in addition to much of all levels of federal, state, and local government, has also infested a critical mass of the leadership/staff of so-called news media, social media, our educational institutions, and other “big business” entities.
An ever-spreading, thus far unrestrained, and increasingly emboldened “evil” — an enemy within — that is through ignorance and/or intent recklessly dividing and pushing this great nation down the path of a revolution of unthinkable consequences!
And, this is not the time to tolerate silencing, cancelling, or otherwise voiding the voice of pro-America, America-first, patriots! Nor, to bury one’s head in the self-destructive sands of ignorance, complacency, apathy, denial, greed, and irrational fear!
At stake, nothing less than the future, hopes, and dreams of our children and grandchildren! And, the ultimate survival of “good” over “evil” in this nation of thus far unprecedented liberty and opportunity — made possible through great (often ultimate) sacrifice of countless past and present!
—William James Moore