...Resisting Evil The people in this world would be so different if everyone just let evil pass by. In the book “Anthem” by Ayn Rand the society was all made up of evil. Only two people, Golden One and Equality 7-2521, decided to resist evil. In the world today people resist evil but we should resist smaller evil even more. Resisting evil is very important because if people didn’t then people wouldn’t be able to stand up for what they believe in and kids would start thinking that evil is alright. The society in Anthem was all evil. “The secrets of this earth are not for all men to see, but only for those who will seek them” (52). This quote is showing how this person is resisting the evil. The “secrets” are the things that you would...
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...its impact on Pakistan civilization” Executive summary: This research paper argues on the evil of dowry system and its impact on Pakistani civilization. The objectives of this research were to substantiate the effect, favoritism and involvement of people in Dowry system. This research notified that dowry creates imbalance in the status of women and it affect women mentally and physically. Dowry is also a cause of endorsing greed and conflicts in the society. Majority of people are involved in dowry system whether they are educated or illiterate. However, most of the respondents are against this system. Simple random sampling technique and questionnaire as a data collection instrument has used to accomplish this research. Furthermore, reliability analysis has applied to verify the reliability of scale and chi-square has used to check the association of demographics with research questions. Results have been discussed in the light of Pakistani cultural context. Introduction: Marriage plays an important role in human life. As it is a turning point of life. It leads to many problems in life after marriage but before marriage there is a big deal that can affect life after marriage in Pakistan that is dowry system. Among Pakistani society, the dowry system plays the most significant role. Their tentacle far and ample in the society distressing almost every segment of the society and it is especially prevalent in Pakistani culture. Dowry is no longer a set of gift items intended...
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...“How easy is it to judge rightly after one sees what evil comes from judging wrongly.” -Elizabeth Gaskell. (____) This quote from Elizabeth Gaskell relates to the Greek god, Hades, of the underworld and king of the dead. From ancient Greek to modern times Hades is viewed as the god of evil. He is viewed as evil in society because he drew the small end of the stick. Receiving the power to the ruler of the underworld and king of the dead. In modern-day Hades can be compared to the devil, the queen ant, and a kidnapper. The ones who study Greek mythology must remember, Hades is neither evil nor dark like how society portrays him, but “he is altruistic and passive, bringing balance to the world” (“Top… Hades.”). Humans who are quick to judge without knowing the story behind someone's purpose is where the trait of evil develops. Hades is the third brother among the twelve great Olympians. Zeus, Poseidon, and Hades defeated their father and the Titans to help their cousins reclaim their rulership over the cosmos. The three brothers agreed to split their rule and Hades drew his power of the ruling the underworld and becoming the king over the dead. Most people think Hades is the ruler of death, but he is not the ruler of the death just the dead. “He presided over funeral rites and defended the rights...
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...root of all evils”. People tend to do anything to earn more money, even against laws. For that reason, crimes take place in society and in the most peaceful place – homes. Believe it or not, the power of money can change everything, even human-being. It is very easy to see that social evils occur during everyday. Poverty is one of reasons why people have to do bad things. Everybody needs money to buy food, clothes, house and so on. If the poor cannot make money legally, they have to commit crimes such as stealing, duping and kidnapping. For example, a lovely young teenager who comes from a poor family goes to supermarket. Instead of buying, she steals earrings, clothes. After going out of the supermarket, she can sell those stolen things to buy food. Another reason is greed: when the love for money becomes excessive, money brings evils. When people are greedy for money, they are willing to do dirty business or illegal work to make more money. These people are filthy rich and hold important positions in government or company, but people usually say “Beggar’s beg is bottomless”. They want as much as money as possible and immediately without working hard. Therefore, they accept bribes, evade taxes or do something similar. For instance, in Khanh Hoa province, a Korean investor who wants to build a resort gives seventy thousand dollar to an employee of Department of Investment. Instead denying it, he accepts this money. Caused by money, evils happen not only in society but also in...
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...Humanity and Goodness Throughout history, in all areas of the world, there is an ongoing discussion about what it means to be a good person. Every society has different expectations and standards that it’s citizens are expected to adhere to, creating discrepancies in what the “proper” meaning of a “good” person is. Throughout different cultures, a common characteristic of a “good” person is someone that wants to help others and commits acts of a selfless nature; so, a good person is someone that lives not only for themselves, but for others, through selfless acts and the desire and drive to bear fruits of a good nature. Good People and Good Character If someone is to be a good person, they must first have good character. By definition,...
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...to justify actions through the course of the novel. The publication proves that human nature is inadvertently evil due to humanity’s natural will to survive and to prosper in society and among fellow peers. Over the course of the novel, the main characters find themselves battling internal and external conflicts due to their characters and the environment in which they find themselves. More often than not, Gene succumbs to his desire of reaching a higher social standing among his peers, and his actions reflect on man's natural desire to flourish in social climates. However, even though the novel focuses on the evil tendencies of human nature, it also displays...
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...Thesis: Fear brings out evil within humans because it is natural for people to make irrational decisions under the strong emotion of fear; thus, humans will lead to their own destruction through fear. This idea is true and can be proven not only in Lord of the Flies, but also in our world today. Paragraph 1: Under fear, people are easily motivated by selfishness to make evil decisions. In Lord of the Flies, Ralph oppresses Piggy because of his personal appearance and conditions, such as Piggy’s fat, glasses, and asthma. In the novel,’ “You told ‘em. After I said I didn’t want--- ”... “About being called Piggy. I didn’t care as long as they didn’t call me Piggy; an’ I said not to tell and then you wen an’ said straight out---” … Ralph, looking with more understanding at Piggy saw that he was hurt and crushed. He hovered between the two courses of apology or further insult.’ (Golding, pg. 25) Ralph puts Piggy on the spot and makes himself seem more powerful; in...
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...Literature that reflects the concerns of contemporary society is of great importance because it warns as well as informs the reader about what dangers can affect the individual in society, not necessarily only in a physical sense. Whether people desire to read something that deals with these concerns in society or not, it is crucial because it allows them to escape their present state and explore a new concept, such as that in fantastic literature. This allows people to come back to reality with knowledge of the unknown or strange, yet also gain the knowledge to understand the issues that affect people every day in modern society. Alexander Solzhenitsyn writes, “Literature that is not the breath of contemporary society, that dares not transmit the pains and fears of that society, that does not warn in time against threatening moral and social dangers-such literature does not deserve the name of literature; it is only a façade.” The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde, written by Robert Louis Stevenson, reflects Solzhenitsyn’s quote by warning the individual of the evils found in the duplicity of human nature and the threat this may pose to society as a whole. The story of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde reflects Solzhenitsyn’s belief that literature must inform readers about issues that society faces, or otherwise it is merely a superficial illusion. The story reflects this statement, by exploring the duplicity of human nature, showing how this duplicity can corrupt an individual’s...
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...“What a piece of work man is!”. In this line he has beautifully exalted man. But the same man is facing many problems created by man. Centuries ago, when man entered the “New Stone Age”,he showed his bestial (inhuman) nature and barbarism in certain walks of life. He is responsible for creating certain evils like ______________ . Poperightly says, “ What man has made of man!”. Today when man has touched the surface of moon and the world itself has become a global village, the evil of ______________ has spread in the society of men. With the changing times ______________ has become one of the most horrible problems all over the world, especially in the Third World countries like Pakistan. At the very outset we must realize that the evil of _____________ weakens the basic foundation of nation. This evil not only demoralizes a nation but also becomes the cause of entire destruction in the long run. This evil corrupt the whole nation. When people are under the pressure of ___________ , their minds can’t be further utilized for the development of the country. Pakistan feels insecurity and keep thinking about it all the time. _____________ no doubt, spreads discontentment in the society and ultimately the good image of a nation gets spoiled in the world. If it is not properly...
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...goes through many obstacles and many questions arrive in the readers mind about the treatment of citizens and the control of government. We watch this boy go through some many harsh times and the biggest question is if humans should have their free will to choose good or evil, or if the government should be able to choose that there will be nothing but good in the world. And as the prison Charles and F. Alexander said, “A man who cannot choose ceases to be a man” (pg. 100). I believe that moral depravity is much better than forced morality. The main point that Burgess makes in this book is that a humans right to choose good or evil is essential to society. During the book, Alex goes through a treatment that is supposed to cure his desire to be evil. This treatment was a liquid substance that was injected into his bloodstream that made Alex became sick at the sight or thought of evil. When Alex tells F. Alexander, a writer, about the things he went through, he says, “They have turned you into something other than a human being” (pg. 100). Alex cannot do as he pleases without getting that horrid sick feeling. And sometimes he even feels as if he wants to end his own life. The treatment does keep Alex from doing evil but it also keeps him from defending himself in any way. As the government tries to use the new Alex to help get more votes for the upcoming election, the people are livid about the government taking away the now seventeen year old boys freedom of choice. After being released...
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...fictional society, usually portrayed as existing in a future time, where the conditions of life are extremely bad due to oppression, or terror. Science fiction (particularly post-apocalyptic science fiction and cyberpunk stories set in an imaginary future world controlled by technology and computers) often feature dystopias. Common traits of Dystopian fiction: The setting is the future, but often with contemporary social trends taken to extremes incorporated on purpose. A hierarchical society where there are unbending and definitive divisions between the upper, middle and lower class Society is conditioned to fear the outside world, and one of the methods for achieving this is the restriction of information and freedom. A corrupt authoritarian and totalitarian government creates or sustains the poor quality of life This government makes people believe that society is proper and just, even perfect. State propaganda makes citizens worship the state the leader of the state and the government. There is strict conformity among citizens and the general assumption that having opinions and individuality is bad The penal system often employs psychological or physical torture Violence, cruelty and aggressiveness are always present. Dystopias are frequently written as warnings, or as social satire, criticizing a current trend, norm or political system. In order for the dystopia to have an effect on the reader, the author uses characteristics of every day society so that...
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...characters, their behavior in different circumstances William Golding shows us that the mankind is naturally evil, everyone is born with the evil inside and the society and the surroundings in which people live don’t play any role in making them bad and fulfilling evil intentions. At the same time the ability to control the bad side of his personality depends on the person himself and the moral norms that he can oppose to the evil. From the very beginning of the novel we observe the inequality which exists among the boys, the appearing of the leaders and those whose opinion is not taken into account. The big boys feel their power and start to use it against the younger ones. They pick on the small boys for no reason, run through their sandcastles destroying them. Sometimes they show real examples of cruelty without any reason (Roger throwing stones at Henry). Almost all the boys pick on Piggy, an overweight boy who wears spectacles and has asthma, never listen to his wise advice judging only by his appearances. At the same situation appears another boy called Simon who announces the main reason of everybody’s fears but is also mocked at and not paid the proper attention. Thus we can see that the boys of about 12-14 years already show the features and being guided by the feelings which are not of good nature. The first attempts to establish the rules and order among the boys end when there is the fight for the power between two main leaders, Ralph and Jack. Jack who is the antipode...
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...good and forbidding what is evil’ to be one of the basic principles of IFI Shariah Audit is due to ensures acceptance, validity and enforceability of contracts from Shariah point of view. Stating by Islamic Financial Services Board (IFSB), Shariah compliance actually is a central in assuring the integrity and credibility of the Institutions offering auditing. They state that Shariah non-compliance risk is the risk that arises from auditing failure to comply with the Shariah rules and principles determined by the relevant body in the jurisdiction in which the auditing operate. According to these standards, Shariah compliance is critical to audits’ operations and such compliance requirements must permeate throughout the organization and activities. As a majority of the auditors use Shariah-compliant auditing services as a matter of principle, the clients’ perception regarding audits’ compliance with Shariah rules and principles is of great importance to their sustainability. In this regard, Shariah compliance falls within a higher priority category in relation to other identified risks. They accordingly, require that auditing shall have in place adequate systems and controls, including Shariah Board, to ensure compliance with Shariah rules and principles. In other words, it could be said that IFI needs to be responsible for appointing people to carry out the responsibility of enjoining good, whenever people are neglectful, and forbidding evil (hisbah) since it is the highest...
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...Instructor: Name: Date: Judaism and the Prophetical Tradition, Biblical Themes: The Problem of Evil Question 1 Religious doctrines contain special messages meant to educate, direct and promote understanding of new issues that surpass normal or unaided comprehension. Evidently, religious communication ought to guide different institutions in not only ensuring that people follow the transcribed messages but also guaranteeing social justice among earth occupants. Despite several attempts to ensure these elements remain at the helm of success, many actions around the world show similarity to those manifested by Amos in the bible from verse two. According to Amos, Northern kings of Israel have exceeded religious expectations, instead transforming to personal and private interests. Some of the activities that Amos brings to the attention of believers include pretence and adultery among other human derailing traits. Based on a personal assessment, religious institutions are walking backwards with regards to solutions towards social inequality, injustice, poverty and other life problems. As a matter of fact, contemporary religious institutions work more towards encouraging what Amos warned against. Instead of helping the poor, religious institutions are in the verge of collapsing the society. It is the poor that contribute a lot of funds in religious facilities. They support a lot of programs ranging from pre-burial schedules...
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...People have, by their nature of humans, the right to life, liberty & property Believed if a ruler is oppressive, people have right & obligation to rebel. Served justification for “Glorious Revolution 1688” & revolutions in American and France toward the end of the 18th century Believed in the notion of government as product of social contract between ruler & ruled. Idea has become dominantly of modern western, Eastern European & Asian political life Jean-Jacques Rousseau Believed humans may be good by nature but corrupted by society & institution, "God makes all things good, man meddles with them & they become evil" Safeguard individual liberty from a contract among yourself, "man is born free & everywhere he is in chains" General will done can direct the state according to the object for which it was instituted that is the common good. Whoever refused to obey the general will should be contained to do so by whole society; that is all humans should be forced to be free As nature gives each man absolute power over all members the social contract give the body politic absolute power over all members also --- Might have contributed to newly developed theories of democracy Propose changes in education (Emile theory) Advanced hypothesis that education of a child begins @ birth; divided development into 5 stages over 25 yr span Hand-on experience was essential, especially between 12 – 15 Emily became landmark educational theory...
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