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The darkness that we see in our world today is due to the…

“The darkness that we see in our world today is due to the disintegration of things out of harmony with God's laws. The basic conflict is not between nations, it is between two opposing beliefs. The first is that evil can be overcome by more evil, that the end justifies the means. This belief is…” quote by Peace Pilgrim
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“The darkness that we see in our world today is due to the disintegration of things out of harmony with God's laws. The basic conflict is not between nations, it is between two opposing beliefs. The first is that evil can be overcome by more evil, that the end justifies the means. This belief is very prevalent in our world today. It is the war way. It is the official position of every major nation.”

Peace Pilgrim

About This Quote

This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.

Evil is often fought with more evil, a belief that dominates many nations and leads to endless conflict.

In simple terms: Fighting evil with evil perpetuates conflict.

Key Takeaway

Choose non‑violent solutions.

Themes

ethics conflict spirituality

Mood

reflective serious

Type

philosophical inspirational

When to use this quote

  • peace activism
  • international diplomacy
  • community mediation
  • personal conduct

Key Concepts

non‑violence moral philosophy

Questions to Reflect On

  • Can societies truly abandon retaliation?
  • What are the costs of perpetual retaliation?
A Different Perspective

Non‑violent approaches may be seen as weak or ineffective.

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