tually. Though we strive to live our lives according to our religious beliefs we are unable to resist the temptations and disease of evil. We must use our ethical, moral, and spiritual knowledge, developed from what we know and experience with good and evil, to fight evil. “The evil” is basically that which is contrary to “the good.” In Christian terms, “evil” is that which turns away from the teachings of Jesus Christ. Evil manifests itself in both a natural and intentional form. Natural evil stems from the notion that evil is a by-product of, but separate from the ordinary action of existence. Consequently, intentional evil is a result of human will, and is committed through acts that cause harm to others. In the bible the tree’s, in the Garden of Eden, fruit held the knowledge of God. Eve ate from the tree, thus evil entered the world. Although, the manifestation of evil did not solely arise from Eve’s selfish act for evil was created with the rest of the world. Evil is symbolized as darkness of the absence of divine light, Godlessness. The serpent, an accessory of evil, was awaiting evils’ entrance into the humanly world. With the emergence of evil the serpent or devil knew that in despair people would turn away from God. Evil is difficult to overcome and is sometimes hard to recognize. Evil is a tool of fate to shape the destiny of the world. For every good there is an evil that makes you question which way is the best path. The ability to recognize evil is one that comes through religious belief and practice. Being able to successfully steer clear of evil you need to have strong moral and ethical standards in your society and your religion. Evil is one of the most deceiving elements in our world. I believe that anyone is susceptible to the powers of evil and that your ability to overcome evil is based on your spirituality and intellectuality. The more ethically and morally deve...
