Chaucer presents a complex view of human nature that suggests people are a mix of both good and evil qualities. Through his characters in "The Canterbury Tales," he illustrates a range of human behaviors and motivations, revealing their virtues and vices. This nuanced portrayal indicates that while individuals may possess noble traits, they are also susceptible to moral failings, reflecting the complexities of humanity. Ultimately, Chaucer seems to suggest that both good and evil coexist within individuals.
British people in the 17th century sometimes held the superstitious beliefs that someone could become possessed by the devil. They did not believe that these people were responsible for their actions. Those who made a pact with the devil however were considered to be evil and witches.
Rousseau believed that humans are inherently good and that civilization was evil.
Harmony will prevail if people accept their role in society, while Legalists believe people are naturally evil.
The 'heyday' of witch-hunting was from about 1550-1700. Witch-hunting had a particular attraction for Protestants - from Hungary to New England.
actions/events are not evil, only people can be evil.
People are basically evil.
Catholics do NOT believe Muslim is evil and believe in the goodness of all people, regardless of faith
No.
Some people believe that the Harry Potter books should be banned because it involves magic and some Christians believe that magic is evil. Therefore all the characters in Harry Potter are evil because they can cast magic and they believe that God had told them to hate evil people and evil things.Not all Christians believe this.
Good. Ultimately all is Self or Brahman...God.
I an a Jehovah's Witness. We do not believe there are truly evil people other then the devil and the demons. people who are not good and do horrible things, they do not get to go to heaven or paradise.
evil is just someone's propaganda to make millions of people hate a certain thing. Like communism and facism for example people think they are evil when they are really not
As long as belief in the supernatural - God or gods, spirits, paranormal happenings - is not evil, then ouija boards are not evil.
No. She is not evil. It's just that people who hate Hello Kitty make people believe it's true! but it's not! Trust Me!
It is impossible to say how many people "believe in evil." Believing in evil does not constitute following or being that evil. There are people that belive in the Devil, but do not follow him. Belief is just acknowledging the existence of such a thing. There may be people that think evil is just a figment of our imaginations to make up for our lack of taking responsibility. However, most people probably realize that evil is (in my opinion) a very real thing. Even those that belive that there is good in everyone know that there may still be evil in some of them.
We believe that people who commit evil crimes are evil, but we don't hate people. Muslims always pray that people are guided to Islam. because if someone repents before he dies, even if he was very evil, God willing he will be forgiven and will be admitted into paradise. ----------------------------------------- Islam does not believe in evil and hatred. The media sometimes simply exaggerates and makes them look evil. [How many movies/games have you seen that makes Muslims seem evil?] I am a Muslim and I can barely bring myself to even squash a roach. However, There are some Muslims who, sadly, believe that people from other religions should be killed, even though Islam teaches us to treat every human equally.
Muslims believe evil people go to hell after they die, but if they truly repent and are sorry for their actions before they die they will be forgiven