I've been thinking deeply lately about my spiritual beliefs / cosmology

[SpamWyzer]

4. Perhaps

"evil" arises from choices. If any given situation can be viewed from any point of view, then any number of choices are possible. Evil may consist of such choices enacted in the world. The varied interests clash at the level of choice, of volition. I tend to believe that our dynamic internal psychological imperatives and concepts give rise to evil as a consequence of the differences between parties. I am NOT saying that evil can be ignored or "kicked down the road" philosophically, rather, that only individuals can be expected to prevent it by choosing with the interests of others who are involved. Conflicts are fueled by the denial of interests of one party by the other.
Morally, we are corrupt if we choose to hurt and destroy others and then "justify" it by showcasing our interests as premium. In the actual world of politics, actions are dedicated to negating the influence of the other, by any means possible. As Clausewitz pointed out, "War is politics by other means." Evil is a human choice. It is grounded in our need for security while denying the same for the other. If one accepts responsibility for one's own thoughts, then evil has less chance of arising in relation to others. I wish us all some peace.