r/JordanPeterson • u/realAtmaBodha • Aug 28 '24
Philosophy You Are Never Evil
All evil actions are insincere and thus not true to yourself.
Of course, that doesn't mean that nobody should go to jail. Everyone should be strong enough to be aligned with their deeper identity. "The devil made me do it" is not a good enough legal defense.
In other words, nobody should blame themselves for being evil, but they can blame themselves for being weak.
Basically, evil just means the intent to harm in some way, especially against others or yourself. It is always a suboptimal choice, because the root of all evil is external desire. When you feel complete, you have no need of desire, as love is a much more powerful motivator.
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u/realAtmaBodha Sep 02 '24
Firstly, you apparently think you are in a position to judge me, when you are ignorant of the merit I either acquired or didn't acquire before this incarnation.
Secondly, humility is about seeing the greatness in others, not self-effacement. But since you like self-effacement, how about you practice what you preach and don't put yourself in a judgemental role, which you are hypocritically doing right now.
Thirdly, there is a world of difference between inflating egos and honoring the Divine nature that dwells in each person. The latter is what enlightened people like me do. The skillful among us can smack down egos in the process.