12-09-2007
Bad vs. Evil, What is Your Take
While I was at work on Friday, a few of my coworkers and I were discussing an interesting topic. We were having a conversation about the differences of bad and evil, so I figured I would take it a step further and bring it to this site.
I personally feel there is a big difference. I think the way in which someone may view “bad” is quite subjective, and strongly depends on the person interpreting it. I personally believe we need bad in order to know and recognize what is good. I think without it, we would lack the appreciation and gratitude for all good in our lives. Yes, it may be uncomfortable, it may even be down right painful, but how would we know the difference without the balance???
Evil on the other hand is an extreme of the bad, but it too has its‘ place. Whether it be the influence of Satan/devil/demons etc, or just our own human mind diseased and faulted, it teaches us what not to do, what not to be, how not to act.
There are many reasons why we as humans do what we do, on all levels. We have our mental health in play as well as our physical/chemical status, upbringing and morals, or lack thereof.
I believe we all are capable of doing, saying, or showing things that someone may perceive as bad, maybe even evil, but does this mean we are???? Is it possible to be both good and bad???? Is it possible to be a good person and not realize we are being viewed negatively???? What are your thoughts????
December 10th, 2007 at 12:06 am
Ask : Here is a good one :
(If you need a good one for chocolate cake – I would try allrecipes.com !)
Creamy Milk Chocolate Frosting
Makes about 2 cups
This frosting needs about an hour to cool before it can be used, so begin making it when the cake comes out of the oven.
INGREDIENTS
1/2 cup heavy cream
pinch table salt
1 tablespoon light corn syrup (or dark)
10 ounces milk chocolate , chopped
1/2 cup confectioners’ sugar
8 tablespoons unsalted butter (1 stick), cold, cut into 8 pieces
Heat cream, salt, and corn syrup in microwave-safe measuring cup on high until simmering, about 1 minute, or bring to simmer in small saucepan over medium heat.
Place chocolate in workbowl of food processor fitted with steel blade.
With machine running, gradually add hot cream mixture through feed tube; process 1 minute after cream has been added. Stop machine; add confectioners´ sugar to workbowl and process to combine, about 30 seconds. With machine running, add butter through feed tube one piece at a time; process until incorporated and smooth, about 20 seconds longer.
Transfer frosting to medium bowl and cool at room temperature, stirring frequently, until thick and spreadable, about 1 hour.
(p.s. if you want something different – like for it to have an expresso icing or something, let me know, okay ?
i also have an excellent flourless chocolate cake recipe…)
Enjoy – and hope it turns out great !
December 10th, 2007 at 3:07 am
Loving Annie, thank you for the recipe!!! I really appreciate it!!!
yummy
December 10th, 2007 at 3:39 am
You are so welcome, Lucid ! I hope it turns out great ! Always happy to share good recipes and how-to kitchen stuff. There are some EXCELLENT things out there that are literally foolproff, even when it is a first time
December 10th, 2007 at 3:42 am
Hi Lucid,
I think as long as we are on earth we are bound by what some call, “good and evil, positive and negative,” etc. The point is not to get caught in the negative energy swirl because it can pull us down.
It is possible to be both good and bad. A good person can have bad traits and a bad person can have good traits. In writing characters, it is called the 80/20 rule. No one is 100% good, or 100% bad. Each character has either 80% good/20% bad or 80% bad/20% good.
Good people may inadvertently treat people badly because they may not realize what they do. Some other people just don’t know how to communicate and it always comes out wrong.
Good topic.
December 10th, 2007 at 11:54 am
Hi Lucid.
I like to think evolving to express more love and forgiveness will enable people to rise above judging what may be perceived as ‘good’ or ‘bad.’ To eliminate the impulse to judge or react emotionally doesn’t have to seem a lofty goal.
December 11th, 2007 at 7:39 am
Hey Lucid! I agree with Liara. Good and bad is just a concept. Everything can be seen as good, we just selectively apply this “true seeing”. Even the worst tragedies can be seen as something “good”, or at least has a meaning to it, much like Victor Frankl found meaning in his suffering in the Holocaust. I’ve been discussing stuff like this recently in my own blog, good to hear that others are interested as well.
Cheers,
Albert | UrbanMonk.Net
Modern personal development, entwined with ancient spirituality.
December 11th, 2007 at 6:01 pm
Hello Alexys, good afternoon!
My thoughts exactly…. It is impossible to have one with out the other, therefore we each have a roll in keeping that balance.
December 11th, 2007 at 6:04 pm
Hello Liara, how are you?
Yes, I do agree that we need more love and forgiveness, which would in turn lead us to understanding and less judgement, but if everything was lovely and perfect where would it leave us as far as development and growth. Would it at that point mean that we were no longer in need of advancement, that maybe we have reached the end of our rope??? Just a thought
Have a good afternoon!
December 11th, 2007 at 6:12 pm
Hello Albert, thank you for stopping by!!!
I personally feel that a tragedy is initially considered bad, especially by those who are directly effected by it. To further my belief, I believe the good that could come from such an event would be the possible meaning behind it, and how it could help them grow, and/or others in similar situations.
Thank you for your addition!! Have a great day!!!