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How Can You Distinguish Good from Evil? - Dela Vega, Bernadette M.

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How Can You Distinguish Good from Evil? - Dela Vega, Bernadette M.

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Distinguishing good from evil may be challenging at times, but we may identify what is good and what is bad by studying God's Word. This means that people's faith, beliefs, ideals, and culture have an impact on good and evil. When it comes to performing good or evil, people have differing opinions. Some people believe they are doing the right thing, while others believe it is a bad idea. So it's tough to tell good from evil, especially if you don't share the same beliefs or don't know God's Word. For me, I can distinguish what is good when people are benefiting from one's action. As for evil, I can distinguish it when someone got hurt either physically or mentally.

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How Can You Distinguish Good from Evil? - del Mundo, Aven Emyrine B.

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How Can You Distinguish Good from Evil? - del Mundo, Aven Emyrine B.

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Each and everyone of us has our own concept of what is good and what is evil, and it is mostly influenced from the people we grew up with and the place we were raised in. So we can say that there are always two sides to the same coin, meaning we cannot truly distinguish what is TRUE good and TRUE Evil because it is different in other's point of view. However, I believe that we should follow our own beliefs (As a Catholic, I abide by the Ten Commandments) but should also be open minded as we cannot decide and speak on other's behalf.

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How can you distinguish Good from Evil? - Maverick S. Cristobal

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How can you distinguish Good from Evil? - Maverick S. Cristobal

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Distinguishing good from evil is in my opinion depend on the belief and experiences of an individual. Just because it's ethically good for many doesn't mean the decision/action is "Good". Evil on the other hand can mean the opposite because just like what I mentioned above it depends on the belief and experiences of an individual. In addition, if Good and Evil does really exist then why do people get away with murder?, why is Death Penalty imposed in a number of countries?, why are we disobeying the 5th commandment?, and so on. Moreover, whatever the belief of an individual is we must try to understand and respect it and act/decide with a logical conclusion instead of an emotional one because in my opinion our world will become a better place if we know how to think more logical than with pure emotion.

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How Can You Distinguish Good from Evil? - Margareth Elaine Sucayan

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How Can You Distinguish Good from Evil? - Margareth Elaine Sucayan

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To know what is good, we must first discover God's nature and character. We must maintain an open mind and be prepared to detect and reject anything that deviates from God's nature. It does not occur naturally. Many things are right and wrong that we do not instantly understand, but we must all learn to identify the difference. We need to keep practicing. We should continuously study the Bible to remind ourselves of right and wrong. Then we must practice seeing the difference in our own lives and in the world around us.

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How Can You Distinguish Good from Evil? - Yap, Stephanie Ashley R.

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How Can You Distinguish Good from Evil? - Yap, Stephanie Ashley R.

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Distinguishing good from evil may come difficult at some point but through God’s Word, we can determine what is good and what is bad. This tells us that good and evil are influenced by the religion, beliefs, principles, and culture of people. People have different judgements when it comes to doing good or evil. Some people think that they are doing the right thing but others think that it is an evil thing to do. So, it is difficult to distinguish good from evil especially when you do not believe the same thing or you do not know God’s Word.

For me, I can distinguish good when I know that the things that we do or doing is not hurting people and we can benefit positively from it. I can distinguish evil when I recognize that someone is getting hurt from the actions that we do. This is because we, humans, have conscience and morality. Our conscience and morals guide us to recognize if we are doing the right or wrong thing. But I realize for the past years that only God knows what is good and what is evil. People are only having their judgement to things on their own or with the guidance of the Word of the Lord.

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How Can You Distinguish Good from Evil? -Lajara, Beatriz Lorraine D.

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How Can You Distinguish Good from Evil? -Lajara, Beatriz Lorraine D.

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Philosophically, we can state that there is no such thing as evil (depending on the situation and exceptions aside). Evil might only exist for us to distinguish what’s ethically right and wrong through what the majority believes. However, it is clear that evil exists only as deprivation or the absence of knowledge and ethics.

Good is always recognized and named as the teachings and doings of God, connecting to this, the distinction of evil from good can be the lack of freedom and opposition to God’s word/teachings and what we personally believe is offensive and degrades our pride and beliefs. Thus, depending on one’s belief, good must be something that soothes our soul and what we protect to attain peace and anything opposing that must be considered evil.

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How Can You Distinguish Good from Evil? - Eronico, Chiara Jane

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How Can You Distinguish Good from Evil? - Eronico, Chiara Jane

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Distinguishing good and evil is a judgment that we, as humans, cannot truly make. If you think about it, goodness doesn't exist without evilness, and evil doesn't exist without good. Social norms, religions, cultures, and beliefs are all common grounds for judging good and evil. Yet, people tend to forget that there is still no universal truth. As we all live different lives, points of view and intuitions on distinguishing good and evil may vary. I believe that good and evil are constantly changing as time passes because as we normalize certain behaviors, their negative impacts neutralize. As a Christian, I have built my foundation of good and evil based on the Scriptures and upholding God's commandments. Yet, as I grew up, I understood that true goodness comes from a pure heart that isn't desiring for anything in return. And that not all evil stems from a desire to do something wrong; in other cases, it's just the best decision given the circumstances. We can also distinguish good and evil depending on the possibilities it generates, not the action. As a result, I believe that the best method to determine if something is for the greater good or simply for the sake of evilness is to look at the motives of the people involved. Public opinion should not influence our way of thinking as long as God understands the real reason behind our actions, for we should only worry about God's final judgment and not the others'.

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How Can You Distinguish Good from Evil? -Natazsa S. Nuy

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How Can You Distinguish Good from Evil? -Natazsa S. Nuy

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When a person steals money from vendors to buy food for his starving kids, is it considered good because he did it for the sake of his kids? Or is it considered bad because he doesn’t own the money and he just stole it from others? We should know that good and evil are both abstract concepts and it is usually used in teaching religion. Good exists because it is evil and there can’t be such thing as “good” when it can’t be compared to anything “evil” and vice versa. That is why the way on how we can differentiate what is “good” and “evil” is from society’s point of view. Therefore, the person who stole for his kids is considered “evil” because he took other people’s belonging- which originally didn’t belong to him and was never his possession from the start. Notice that whatever is beneficial to the society is accepted and considered “good”, meanwhile whatever disadvantages them is considered “evil”. In conclusion, the opinion of an individual matters in determining these two things thus, distinguishing these ultimately varies to every person. It doesn’t matter to the people who got their valuables stolen if the thief’s kids starve for a while, but what matters is their hard-earned money is safe from the “evil thief”. And although the situation is complicated and harsh, I believe our values and morals, through the guidance of the Lord- will help us to discern what is truly “good” from “evil”.

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How Can You Distinguish Good from Evil? - Jo-Lliana Alricci N. Co

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How Can You Distinguish Good from Evil? - Jo-Lliana Alricci N. Co

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Distinguishing good from evil is subjective. It is dependent on many factors such as a person’s belief, culture, religion and conscience. However, what can be an objective standard in distinguishing good from evil is God. His presence in our lives, referencing the Holy scriptures and having a discerning spirit between good and evil would bring basis to the confusing concept of good and evil.

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How can you distinguish Good from Evil? - Gian Danna A. Padrigon

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How can you distinguish Good from Evil? - Gian Danna A. Padrigon

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Since we humans are all built differently with contrasting traits, beliefs, and even in the way we think, it is given that each person's perception of what is right or what is wrong is different. The same goes with how people distinguish good from evil; some actions might be good when in fact it is considered as morally wrong. The way I distinguish good from evil is that the act of doing something good is rewarding, and the act of doing something evil bears consequences. Furthermore, I recognize good from sin if the deed benefits me without hurting anyone and knowing that the act made me better as a person.

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How Can You Distinguish Good from Evil? - Michael Andrei M. Roque

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How Can You Distinguish Good from Evil? - Michael Andrei M. Roque

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The distinction between good and evil is dependent on judgment. When a person enjoys something, he refers to it as excellent. On the other hand, if it causes him pain, he refers to it as wicked. These impressions change with the passage of time. Aborting a fetus, for example, was formerly considered sacrilege by most civilizations and faiths. However, with advancements in ultrasound technology that can identify any abnormalities in the growth of the embryo instantly, an increasing number of couples are opting to terminate a baby that is not viable in order to save both the kid and the parents a lot of grief and sorrow. There have been numerous occasions where an event had a beneficial influence on one person while having a bad effect on another. It is difficult to distinguish between what is good and what is wicked or harmful. I believe they are two sides of the same coin, where the side we see is taken as an understanding with respect to an event, law, culture, or in general every aspect whether materialistic, abstract, spiritual, or otherwise that forms our life and world, while the other side is either ignored or remains unobserved.

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How Can You Distinguish Good from Evil? - Amhir Jhoss L. Nepomuceno

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How Can You Distinguish Good from Evil? - Amhir Jhoss L. Nepomuceno

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When I was a kid, and even now, my parents would always say to me, be a good man. Being a good person is easier said than done, because we must first know what good really means. In order for me to distinguish good from evil, our intentions must be ethical and moral. Ethical means dealing with what is 'good or evil'. While moral means dealing with what is ‘right or wrong’. Sometimes, what is ethical is immoral. For instance, you didn’t tell the truth so people wouldn’t quarrel. Your intention is acceptable because you just don’t want to make people go into a fight. However, it is immoral because lying is a sin. Therefor, if our intentions are not on the ethical and moral side, it is evil and wrong.

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How can you distinguish Good from Evil? - Belle Maria Dorothy L. Matibag

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How can you distinguish Good from Evil? - Belle Maria Dorothy L. Matibag

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Distinguishing good from evil is dependent mainly on beliefs and perception. There are various grounds as to which an individual distinguishes "good" from "evil". For instance, individuals who belong to a certain community may have belief of something considered to be "good" to them and for those outside the community it may or may not be "good". For Catholics, good can be distinguished if it reflects the will of God and follows His commandments. If one is to act against the will of God and His goodness, that is what's considered as evil. As someone who is born into a Catholic Family, I believe that good glorifies God and is rooted from His examples along with His love. I believe that good is associated with love. Upholding God's two greatest commandment of love is the best way to distinguish good from evil for me. I always remember that I must not harm or cause pain toward God and my neighbor, may they be a stranger to me or even if they are the ones who have harmed or pained me. I know that evil is present if it hinders me my growth, if it leads me to bring pain, injustice, and unrighteousness toward God and other beings. As a Catholic, God is my exemplar and the Bible along with His commandments are my guide to distinguish good from evil. However, I do respect beliefs that are different than mine. I understand that there are other beliefs than mine and it is my responsibility to respect their own beliefs and learn our differences. Again, distinguishing good from evil may vary for each individual.

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How Can You Distinguish Good from Evil? - Alliah Mikaella C. Argayoso 

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How Can You Distinguish Good from Evil? - Alliah Mikaella C. Argayoso 

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When I first saw the question I thought that this is easy to answer. Good is the opposite of evil. Good is something that everybody approves of. While evil is something we considered immoral and wicked. But as I think deeper I thought there are things I considered evil while others considered it as good. The perception of good or evil may differ for each person depending on their beliefs, morality and judgement.
Sometimes it is difficult to distinguish good from evil. So we should think deeply, go back to the God's teachings and seek guidance from him every time we are confuse.

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How Can You Distinguish Good from Evil? - Gabrielle Marey T. Cauilan

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How Can You Distinguish Good from Evil? - Gabrielle Marey T. Cauilan

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We all see things differently. Our beliefs differ from one another. God gave us the freedom to do what we want and it is all up to us if we choose to do good or evil. We sometimes believe that our actions are good but may not be on others. So how can we distinguish if what we are doing is good or evil?

As defined by Meriam Webster Dictionary, good is something moral and pleasing while evil is something that is morally unacceptable. As Catholics, it would be easy for us to distinguish between good and evil because we are being guided by the commandments of God and the greatest of which is "You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul, and with all your mind" and "You shall love your neighbor as yourself." Anything that does not conform with the commandments of God is considered evil. With our modern world today, we can see progress through our technologies but we can see that many are being disoriented. This is a big challenge for us especially the young generations who were greatly affected by these modern changes. Yes, it is true God gave us the free will to do what we want but He also gave us the wisdom to know what is good and evil.

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Distinguishing Good from Evil - Francesca Ann Mendoza

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Distinguishing Good from Evil - Francesca Ann Mendoza

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Humans encounter choices about anything, everyday. As a member of society, choosing something considered for the “greater good” will be wholeheartedly accepted, and a person will not be judged for their decision. However, when we choose something unexpected or socially “immoral”, we’ll be judged for making that decision. The consequences of making decisions include the good and bad as there will always be two sides to it. Society focuses on the idea of doing something as just good and evil, and not a flexible judgement affected by its factors. Nevertheless, it is not too late to help society understand that the idea of good and evil is much more complex than just choosing between socially moral and immoral as each person has their own values.

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How can you distinguish Good from Evil? - Jurrele Marie R. Singca

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How can you distinguish Good from Evil? - Jurrele Marie R. Singca

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To be frank, we people are now basing good and evil using human standards. If society accepts it, then we think it is already good. (Isaiah 5:20-21) 20 Woe to those who call evil good and good evil, who put darkness for light and light for darkness, who put bitter for sweet and sweet for bitter. 21 Woe to those who are wise in their own eyes and clever in their own sight. We should base our beliefs in the bible, and create a relationship with our creator. Knowing that you are with him, am definitely sure that you can distinguish the good and evil.

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How Can You Distinguish Good from Evil? - Paolo Miguel Y. Imperial

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How Can You Distinguish Good from Evil? - Paolo Miguel Y. Imperial

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What is good and what is evil is completely subjective to the person. The concept of good and evil comes from the values and experiences learned by a person. In this sense, what may be good for me may not be for another individual. My concept of what is good or bad stems from the values I have collected from my family, friends, and surroundings.

Generally, the way I distinguish good from evil is the outcome of an action. If an action produces a positive outcome, then it is good, but when an action causes an undesirable outcome, it is then evil. However, judging actions strictly from this rule only is wrong as distinguishing good from evil needs a lot of factors to be taken into consideration.

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How Can You Distinguish Good from Evil? - Bea Kristana M. Lawansa

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How Can You Distinguish Good from Evil? - Bea Kristana M. Lawansa

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To distinguish good from evil, it all depends on each individual's judgment. Each one of us has different beliefs and practices due to our culture, religion, where we live, what has been taught to us by the people around us, and other more factors. These factors could affect how we distinguish good from evil. People label an action as good if they feel positive about it and they label an action as evil if they feel negative about it. Of course, each one of us has different mindsets so other people might view an action as something good while others might view the action as something that is evil and vice versa. From what I have learned as a Catholic, we should label an action that is good if it is done with good intentions for the betterment of all of us and, we should label an action as evil if it is done with negative intentions which could cause harm to an individual. In conclusion, distinguishing good from evil is all based on each individual's judgment and an individual's judgment is affected by the external factors around them since they play a major part in what an individual would think. Also, our conscience plays a major part in how we distinguish good from evil.

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How Can You Distinguish Good from Evil? - Marielle Alvendia

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How Can You Distinguish Good from Evil? - Marielle Alvendia

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To differentiate good and evil definitely cannot be objective. What others believe is good may not be the case for others. Nonetheless, there has to be a line between them. I think it may depend on one’s religion or what has been taught to them since they were young. For me, I consider them through what's morally right and wrong. Not hurting others does not mean you are good because there are times where doing the right thing affects somebody. White lies can be an example because they are supposed to protect someone but, it is still a lie. For us believers, it is the Bible that helps us know what's good or evil. What I am only sure of is that going against His commandments and teachings is evil.

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How Can You Distinguish Good from Evil? - Kovien Caster Troi I. Zamonte

Good and evil co-exists with one another, making it more difficult to define these terms. Moreover, our mindset and behavior tend to be affected by external factors such as religion, culture, geographical location, etc. Growing up as a Catholic, I was taught that by following and proclaiming the word of God, I am spreading goodness, and therefore being a good individual. As we can see, the teachings of the Church clash with most of the societal and moral issues we currently have. For example, being in a conservative country with Christians comprising most of the population, topics regarding divorce, sexual orientation, sexual education, and other controversial issues remain taboo in the Philippines. I myself believe that we must follow the 10 Commandments. However, my point is, who am I or who are we to blame those people? Why quickly judge them and label them evil without knowing their reasons and stories? Although we can personally distinguish good and evil through our religious and moral beliefs, we cannot really grasp what is good or evil as it is subjective and intangible. Thus, I conclude that only God can identify which is which and judge us. He is the Creator and is the only one Who knows the absolute truth.

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How Can You Distinguish Good from Evil? - Enrique DJ. Enriquez III

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How Can You Distinguish Good from Evil? - Enrique DJ. Enriquez III

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In determining whether an action is good or evil, you should ask if the action is morally acceptable in this world? If yes, then it is good; if not, otherwise. Some people may wonder if that action is ethically acceptable; how come I feel that the act is evil for me? This is where it becomes subjective, acknowledging that we have various cultures, different beliefs, religions, etc. We should still respect every human regardless of their background, race, sex, or color. No one born in this world automatically knows what is right from wrong, good from evil. We continually learn it as we grow older and experience different things in our lives.

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How Can you Distinguish Good from Evil? Alyssa Marie S. Mallari

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How Can you Distinguish Good from Evil? Alyssa Marie S. Mallari

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For me, distinguishing between good and evil is simply knowing what is right and wrong. I think,  If you have a positive intention for other individuals, it is classified good. However, if your desire or purpose is bad or immoral, it is considered evil.

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How can you distinguish Good from Evil? - Gemaima N. Gelera

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How can you distinguish Good from Evil? - Gemaima N. Gelera

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Humans are gifted with intellect and will which are both naturally attracted to good. However, our take on morality do not always coincide with others because we grew up in different environments with different cultures and beliefs to begin with. Distinguishing good from evil is indisputably subjective, but I believe that we still at least weigh the morality of acts similarly, only that we base them on each of our own perspectives. We perceive acts as good if they are grounded on empathy, responsibility, and discipline, and would always bring us and the people that surround us enlightenment; and evil if they are rooted on false freedom, and would bring us emptiness in the long run. In our case as Christians, we are called to live by the Scripture, thereby making us establish our judgment on God's teachings.

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How can you distinguish Good from Evil - Aliah Marie A. De Guzman

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How can you distinguish Good from Evil - Aliah Marie A. De Guzman

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Good and evil can only be determined using our own judgements. These are two things that will lead us through the lightness and darkness of life. Good thoughts and actions will always bring genuineness and constant happiness in one's life. If we know and believe in His words, we will understand the life living in accordance with His will. However, evil will always lead you in the wrong path. These are temptations that provide pleasure but will eventually lead you and the society to harm. Thus, doing something needs extensive analysis. May we always look beyond our desires and reflect for its possible effects.

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How Can You Distinguish Good from Evil? - Jezrel Edrei S. Calanog

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How Can You Distinguish Good from Evil? - Jezrel Edrei S. Calanog

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In my opinion, good and evil doesn't have a universal distinction. These terms are subjective, they often vary depending on the environment that a person grows in. I could easily say that, a person is evil when he causes trouble for other people, but that is not the case, because a person who just made a mistake won't be considered evil. In my opinion, a person who intentionally causes these inconveniences and wishes ill to another person would be considered evil. But then again, a person who I might consider evil could be considered good in somebody else's opinion and vice versa. These facts lead me to the opinion that we could only truly distinguish good from evil in our own actions, since we could only use our own knowledge as a basis to do so.

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How Can You Distinguish Good from Evil? - Jose Rafael Cruz

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How Can You Distinguish Good from Evil? - Jose Rafael Cruz

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I believe that the morals which humans adhere to is based on the Universal truth in a way that it stems on human empathy. We may perceive our decisions as right or wrong if we positively affect or harm people or creation. For instance, we value human life more than anything else, that is why we make decisions in order to preserve and save it. The Church teaches that the end does not justify the means even if we have the greatest intentions for the good. Resorting to actions that are morally does not make it right even if it was done for the good things. What is morally wrong, is still wrong as a means of action.

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How Can You Distinguish Good from Evil?  - Juan Miguel U. Yusi

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How Can You Distinguish Good from Evil?  - Juan Miguel U. Yusi

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Everyone has their own standards of which they adhere to, some seem to be evil while most seem to be subjectively good. As for what we should consider objectively true, it is very difficult to identify what we can truly justify as the absolute truth, however through the intervention of Christ all those years ago i believe that those should be the standards of true justice. As someone molded through and through on the Catholic standards I too have biases which I cannot stop having however, I can say for a fact that these biases are correct. Often times without guidance it can be really difficult to discern right from wrong, without the morals and values I have been personally taught, I would have believed many injustices or wrong doings to others of the same image and likeness in the world. Most of the time the goodness we believe in leads us to happy and enjoyable moments. While the bad or evil that we know leads us into many hardships, but it is not to say our hardships are something that we must abandon. For us to truly be able to distinguish good from evil we must do our best to seek truth and justice. A lot of the times goodness hides behind the shadow of something deemed as subjectively evil. Listening to both sides will give us the knowledge we need in order to grow ever wiser and one step closer to our goals. God’s will is not something that most of us can achieve just by idling by, having done everything in your power to reach your goal, eventually you will be led into what is subjectively and objectively good in the eyes of God.

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How Can You Distinguish Good from Evil? - Liana Kaye Camille A. Nohara

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How Can You Distinguish Good from Evil? - Liana Kaye Camille A. Nohara

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First and foremost, nothing is created perfect. Every good has evil and every evil has good. Everything contains the seed of the opposite.
For me, an action is considered good if it benefits or empathizes others; otherwise, it is evil. However, it is not just all about that. Taking the case of a kitchen knife: what you use it for matters. See? It's all a matter of perspective.

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How can you distinguish good from evil? -Sofia L. Mirote

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How can you distinguish good from evil? -Sofia L. Mirote

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To my way of thinking, we all have our criteria in determining if something is good or evil because we have different experiences and beliefs. With regards to my beliefs, if our actions are in accordance with the teachings of Christ, it can be considered as something that is good. I grew up in a religious family, and I was told that we should follow what Jesus has taught us because practicing those principles makes us Christ-like, resulting in us becoming closer to God, from whom all good things came from. More importantly, those values are in God the Father's will and will lead us to salvation. On the contrary, actions that are not in accordance with the scriptures and teachings of Christ can be considered evil. When it comes to my experiences, distinguishing what is good from evil depends on the context. In my opinion, I can presume that something is evil if it is not morally upright such as actions that result in you stepping on someone else. Moreover, I can say that something is evil if it makes us lean more on physical possessions than spiritual development. As human beings, we tend to indulge ourselves, and for me, it is natural because we are imperfect beings. And being a little self-centered can happen sometimes. However, we need to keep in mind that we should moderate our actions constantly. Lastly, I try to ask myself if my decision will make me tend into the works of the flesh: impurity, drunkenness, envy, jealousy, etc. If it does, then I would consider it evil.

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How Can You Distinguish Good from Evil? - Alfred Josephine Faith F. Osila

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How Can You Distinguish Good from Evil? - Alfred Josephine Faith F. Osila

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To determine or distinguish if something is good or evil depends on a person's perception and judgment. Morals, values, and experiences, etc. play a big part in one's understanding of the situation. Experience, especially, in my opinion, can greatly affect others' opinions. That said, one's opinion on the matter may differ from another. In my honest opinion, I take into account the most is the intention and the consequences of actions in determining and deciding which is good or evil. I believe in this because just like how some bad things happen to us in life, there is good in it in the plans of God. However, determining what is good and evil, as humans, is subjective as many factors can affect it.

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Distinguishing Good and Evil - Angelyn Mae Chua

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Distinguishing Good and Evil - Angelyn Mae Chua

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The line between good and evil may be unclear or subjective to many. In fact, many cultures differ in what they perceive as right and wrong. However, among Christians, the line between good and evil is defined. The Bible tells us that only God has a perfect moral judgement. Many times, we, humans, may not understand God's reasoning behind some commandments. We may wonder why doing some activities are considered sins in the eyes of Jesus when doing such activities cause no disrespect or harm to others. However, Christians must seek to clearly remember and to fully understand that God is all-knowing, just, and perfect, and that we, humans, are not; thus, while we may not understand God's reasons, we must put our faith in Him and follow His commandments. It is also important to note that while Christians and non-Christians may not agree on some matters, being a Christian does not allow one to disrespect and harm others. At the end of the day, everybody is entitled to their own beliefs. Christians may not necessarily agree with others, but Christians must accept, love, and respect others as God had commanded.

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How Can You Distinguish Good from Evil? - Reign Antonette Comia

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How Can You Distinguish Good from Evil? - Reign Antonette Comia

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Human perspective defies the limitations of distinguishing good from evil. The process then entails weighing out decisions and actions that are inclined to manifest the consideration of the state of all by taking into account what is rational and moral and applying such matters to alleviate the situation of the people especially those who are vulnerable or who are hopeless for direction in life. Additionally, as individual perception surpasses hindrances in decision making, we continue to bear in mind the lessons we learned from our experiences and mistakes in order to determine what is good and what the society needs. In such cases, we manifest one of the significant factors when figuring out which of the options to select, called humanity. The consideration of the aforementioned determinant aids us in committing ourselves to go beyond people’s expectations and restrictions in order to distinguish what is good from evil and to enable what individuals need and deserve.

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How can you Distinguish Good from Evil?- Alyanna Z. Pagasi-an

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How can you Distinguish Good from Evil?- Alyanna Z. Pagasi-an

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I think there is actually no fixed way to distinguish good and evil. Your thoughts on what is right and wrong can be influenced by external factors like culture, beliefs and internal factor like your own conscience. There are some things that we perceived as wrong that other people considers right. For me, I believe that the definition of good is God and so following his teachings is what I see as good. However, I don't think we should consider something or someone evil just because their beliefs are different from ours. In conclusion, distinguishing good from evil is subjective thus it is just valid for our thoughts to be different in this matter.

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How Can You Distinguish Good from Evil? - Psyche B. Gascon

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How Can You Distinguish Good from Evil? - Psyche B. Gascon

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In distinguishing these two, we have to rely on different factors considering that perspectives differ depending on who’s shoes we are standing at. Since it mostly relies on other people’s point of view, we may look at the intent and execution of the said act as a fair basis. For example, when the intent is good but the action is not, we may consider it as a bad act since the person did not think thoroughly on what effect that would bring to the other person or to themselves as well. However, I won’t consider this act as pure evil since the intention supposedly didn’t mean any harm. On the other hand, an evil act is shown when both the intent and the execution is bad, since in the first place it is meant to cause harm to oneself or the other person. Lastly, a good act is expressed when both the intention and the execution expressed is for the betterment of oneself or the other party.

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How Can You Distinguish Good from Evil? - Stefanie Nadine V. Khu

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How Can You Distinguish Good from Evil? - Stefanie Nadine V. Khu

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Distinguishing good from evil is subjective. What is good to others may not be good from other people’s views. So, is it really possible to distinguish good from evil? No, but what we can distinguish is what is right from wrong. If being “good” is set to a standard of being “right” then this will be through the rules and laws implemented. An example of this would be the action of killing, or also known as taking of any form of life. There is a subcategory under this, also known as murder, which is the unlawful killing of a life form. If killing was truly condemned, then the actions of killing living things for food shouldn’t exist. Murder, however, is what we treat as morally unacceptable because of what is already built in the DNA of our society. Thus, I do believe that the commandments given to us by God signify as a guide on how we distinguish two different topics. It is up to us humans because we are given our own free will and freedom.

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How Can You Distinguish Good from Evil? - Mafee Joanna C. Elgaran

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How Can You Distinguish Good from Evil? - Mafee Joanna C. Elgaran

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Distinguishing good from the evil has many grounds. In my own perspective it could be based on the foundation. It is considered good if it is morally accepted. On the other hand, it is considered evil if something against the ten commandments, the Bible or church teachings was done. However, that is not the case all the time. There are instances wherein an evil action was done but that does not mean that the doer could automatically be tagged as an evil person. There are moments wherein an evil action was done out of desperation. Meanwhile, there are also occurrences wherein the action done was morally accepted and so it could be counted as good, however the doer is not because his/her intentions are not pure. Looking at the intention is important in distinguishing good from evil. It gives chance for both sides of the stories to be looked upon and prevents judgement without concrete basis.

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How Can You Distinguish Good from Evil? - Francesca Reine I. Garcia

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How Can You Distinguish Good from Evil? - Francesca Reine I. Garcia

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The distinction between good and evil is frequently determined by one's perception and judgment. What’s considered good to some may be evil for others, and vice versa. That is the reason why humanity has different perspectives of morality. An act is considered good when it is done with genuine motive and yields to one’s fulfilment and gratification while on the other hand, it is considered evil when it causes negative consequences that is perceived distressingly by an individual. Doubtlessly, as a Christian and being exposed to different beliefs and teachings of Christianity ever since I was a child, it is my belief that acts that are referenced in the Holy Scripture are considered good, while behaviors that oppose and contradict it are considered evil.

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How can you distinguish good from evil? - Christian S. Estrella

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How can you distinguish good from evil? - Christian S. Estrella

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I think distinguishing good from evil is directly concerned with our conscience. It is the reason we use to judge what is morally good or evil. Our conscience is like an inner voice that guides us in our moral life and obliges us to do good and avoid evil. When God created us, He gave us the gift of reasoning. As thinking beings, we have the inner capacity to judge what is good and what we should do as responsible persons in the concrete activities of every day. Based on my understanding, conscience is not something already formed when we were born. It is gradually formed by family upbringing, basic education, religious instruction, cultural attitudes, values, etc. To sum up, our ability to distinguish good from evil is influenced by the factors that affect the development of our conscience. We are called to follow our conscience, which leads us to do what is good and avoid what is evil.

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How Can You Distinguish Good from Evil? -Shaira Angelica V. Quiambao

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How Can You Distinguish Good from Evil? -Shaira Angelica V. Quiambao

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People often experience choosing between good and bad in decision making. Distinguishing its differences is subjective to one another as a good thing for a person may be a bad thing for another. Oftentimes, we distinguish “good” whenever we choose or do something that made us feel bliss and label it as a “bad” thing when it made us feel guilt and disappointment. Some people also say that being selfless is good as you are to think first of other person’s feelings than your own and being selfish often make you feel uneasy. In conclusion to this, we can say that good things bring positive effects and emotions while evil things are temptations that bring us harm, destructive effects and negative emotions.

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How can you distinguish Good from Evil? - Patricia Lowell N. Andaya

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How can you distinguish Good from Evil? - Patricia Lowell N. Andaya

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Growing up in a catholic family, my parents would always remind me to good deeds and follow the word of God. They taught me that being good equates to doing what is right and said by God all the time. As I age, I learned to distinguish good from evil through associating everything that I do to what I consider a life guide which is the Holy Bible. Everything that is written and said there by God and His people are what I truly follow. If the act or choice I make causes harm, injustice, pain or it is contrary to what God has taught us, then for sure it is Evil. I firmly believe that when I am confused, lost, and in the middle of being tempted by Evil, I will be guided and saved when I go back and remind myself of His words and teachings. At the end of the day, God taught us that being good is no other than doing an act of kindness with the purest intentions.

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How Can You Distinguish Good from Evil? -Moisev Sigel C. Agapito

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How Can You Distinguish Good from Evil? -Moisev Sigel C. Agapito

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How Can You Distinguish Good from Evil? That is a good question. We, people, should realize the fact that every action or decision we make, there are consequences. As a result, there is a formation of society's perception and standards. Given different circumstances in life, we choose to determine good actions when our actions benefit others and when there is truth and justice. On the other hand, we define something evil when it is the complete opposite of good. If our actions form hindrances to other people, we considered it to be unnecessary. With that being said, I want to point out the concept of balanced behavior. I have noticed that we, people, make mistakes because we are more inclined to such behavior. There is no balance involved. Thus, I do believe that if we achieve the perfect balance, we could achieve growth and evolution as humans.

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Distinguishing Good from Evil - Patricia Rae A. Endaya

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Distinguishing Good from Evil - Patricia Rae A. Endaya

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People often try to judge what is to be considered good and what is dubbed as evil by assessing the context of the situation and of the individual. This brings into consideration the act itself, the circumstances in which it occurred, the intent, and the result that it brings. Given those basics, it could be concluded that morality is not absolute and is instead highly relative. Hence, an objective or standard that can be drawn for this is establishing that what is good is God, and what is evil is against or opposing God. However, another approach that I am more inclined to is that what is good is God, and what is evil is the lack thereof. In that sense, we realize that the absence of God in our lives is what causes evil, and on another note, faith alone without taking action is not enough to truly do good.

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Distinguishing Good from Evil- Fredmar Pagsisihan

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Distinguishing Good from Evil- Fredmar Pagsisihan

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In determining whether something is good and evil, the consequences and its effects can also be of help; For us to see whether something is good or evil. Morals and values aid in determining good or evil things. Lastly I think the intent in the course of action also plays a certain factor.