Redemption.

Evil is not some inhuman thing.

Evil is people.

And as such evil people are products of their experiences.

So we are not to battle against evil in an attempt to destroy it.

We are to recognize their humanity and attempt to redeem them.

No good man is entirely good and no bad man is entirely bad. (Mahabharata)

So, if we acknowledge the basic humanity of those who are evil, we can call out their soul - the divine spark within them - which is good, and reconcile them to God who is the source of all goodness.

We can do this by finding the life experiences which have caused them to choose evil over good and reversing them.

This is the way that God and His messenger Jesus act.

And this is the why to enter the Kingdom of God we must become again like little children.

So cease from battle and return to love.

For it is love that will save us. 


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