--- title: "Meaning & Key Takeaway of: The darkness that we see in our world…" description: "\"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 n..." image: "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/368/peace-pilgrim-1191_belief_the-darkness-that-we-see-in-our-world-to_739205.jpg" --- # 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](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/368/peace-pilgrim-1191_belief_the-darkness-that-we-see-in-our-world-to_739205.jpg) [Download](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/368/peace-pilgrim-1191_belief_the-darkness-that-we-see-in-our-world-to_739205.jpg) [Open image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/368/peace-pilgrim-1191_belief_the-darkness-that-we-see-in-our-world-to_739205.jpg) > “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](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/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? 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