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FlamesAddiction · 08-22-2004, 06:53 PM

For something to "evil" IMO, it has to be intrinsically bad independent from humans.

Are guns evil, or are guns in the hands of criminals evil?
Are nuclear reactors evil, or just nuclear reactors in the hands of terrorists?
Is communism evil, or just communism in the hands of tyrants?

IMO, nothing on this planet can be "evil" by it's nature, except for the actions of people. To be wicked enough to be called evil, there has to be an intent to cause harm just for the sake of hurting or destroying, and only humans are capable of that.

08-22-2004, 06:53 PM	#5
FlamesAddiction Franchise Player Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Vancouver Exp:	For something to "evil" IMO, it has to be intrinsically bad independent from humans. Are guns evil, or are guns in the hands of criminals evil? Are nuclear reactors evil, or just nuclear reactors in the hands of terrorists? Is communism evil, or just communism in the hands of tyrants? IMO, nothing on this planet can be "evil" by it's nature, except for the actions of people. To be wicked enough to be called evil, there has to be an intent to cause harm just for the sake of hurting or destroying, and only humans are capable of that. __________________ "A pessimist thinks things can't get any worse. An optimist knows they can."