Good Vs Evil Examples

The concept of good versus evil is a widely understood dichotomy all over the world. However, through differing cultures, the definition of the terms change quite a bit, changing even more throughout the times. One of the first examples was expressed by Zoroaster, a Persian philosopher who lived nearly 5,000 years ago. He described two deities in conflict, one called “Illuminating Wisdom” and the other, “Destructive Spirit”. Examples of good and evil still exist, and can be seen in modern times as well. Current representations of evil include ISIS and the Westboro Baptist Church, whereas good can be seen in the firefighters of 9/11 and the “Pay it Forward” movement. In modern times, nearly everyone can agree that terrorism, and more specifically ISIS, is hateful, destructive, and pure evil. Terrorism, itself, is one of the most evil concepts and can defined as, “any act designed to cause terror” (Oxford 2005). The killings, bombings, and acts of terror patronize people of all races, religions, and backgrounds, and this is what constitutes evil. The brutal attacks on the World Trade Center in 2001, and the …show more content…
Evil, hate, and terrible acts are embodied by both ISIS and the Westboro Baptist Church because they commit terrible injustices whether it be acts of terror or religious hate. Conversely, good deeds can be represented by the heroic firefighters who risked their lives, and the generous charity done by the “Pay it Forward” movement. Both prove that there is at least some good left in the world. To conclude, good will always oppose evil, even in the most inhumane, evil, or despicable situations and “I believe that unarmed truth and unconditional love will have the final word in reality. This is why right, temporarily defeated, is stronger than evil triumphant.” - Martin Luther King