What is the distinction between good and evil in the context of global conflicts?
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"Goodness nurtures freedom and the realization of potential, while evil thrives on control and dependency, masquerading as noble ideals."
According to Osho, the line between good and evil in great conflicts is drawn by values, not by who seems virtuous. Justice equals freedom; injustice equals dependence. Any bloc that reduces human freedom—even under noble slogans like equality—serves evil. Goodness supports conditions where each person’s freedom expands to realize their potential; evil imposes control, centralization, and dependency, often promising later liberty that never returns.
Why this matters practically
- Evaluate policies and alliances by asking: does this expand individual freedom or increase dependence?
- Guard against seductive rhetoric (e.g., equality) that justifies cutting freedoms.
- Guide personal choices toward fostering autonomy in self and community.
- Guard against seductive rhetoric (e.g., equality) that justifies cutting freedoms.
- Guide personal choices toward fostering autonomy in self and community.
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