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%UNCLEAN SOILED POLLUTE GUILT SHAME ASSOCIATED EVIL+970404
%GOOD SELFRIGHTEOUS EXCLUDE REJECT WASH FRIENDS SIN 970404
If we think of "evil" in terms of being unclean; and
"good" in terms of being clean---there are profound
consequences.
If "evil" is associated with being unclean, we may
become "evil" passively---by being in the presence of
soil, dirt or that which is "evil"; unclean.
If "evil" is associated with being unclean, we must
keep away from us that which is unclean---lest we become
unclean in its presence by it "rubbing off" upon us.
If "evil" is associated with being unclean, we must
keep away from people whom we regard as "evil", or
possibly as being "evil". To play it safe, we should not
take chances by associating with people who may be "evil".
If we think of "good" in terms of being clean, we can
be "good" passively; by keeping away from whatever is
"evil"---if we have been "cleaned" initially. Once we
have been "cleaned" initially we can continue to be "good"
by keeping way from people, activities, places, ideas and
other things which we regard as "evil".
If we think of "good" and "evil" in terms of "clean"
and "unclean" we are likely to become alienated from
whatever and whomever we judge to be "evil" for whatever
reason. Our judgements are bound to lead to alienation---
which are the true and real essence of evil.
Evil has to do with being involved in alienative
relationships---with being alienated from self, others and
God.
Love has to do with being involved openly and
honestly in intimate relationships---with being reconciled
with self, others and God. Love, not goodness, is what
overcomes evil through reconciliation, open and honest
dialogue, conflict resolution and peacemaking.
Evil is not eliminated by washing, cleaning or
purging. Evil is not minimized by seeking to avoid soil,
dirt, pollution, etc. Evil is not eliminated by "good"
people being "good", or rescuing "evil" people.
If we think of "evil" in terms of being unclean; and
"good" in terms of being clean---the consequence is likely
to be the augmentation of alienative relationships, which
are the roots of most of what we regard as evil.
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