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This was discussed quite a bit, on the old PFs, and I'd like to revive the topic.
Is it "evil" to sin against a person? If so, then all "heroes" are really "evil", as they must sin against their enemies, in order to achieve their [noble] purpose.
However, this raises the question of purpose. If someone's purpose was good (in that it would lessen the suffering of more people than it would inflict suffering upon (this is just a quick definition of a "good" intention, and is subject to argument, if anyone disagrees with it)), then wouldn't their action be good, by default?
Any/all replies are appreciated.
Is it "evil" to sin against a person? If so, then all "heroes" are really "evil", as they must sin against their enemies, in order to achieve their [noble] purpose.
However, this raises the question of purpose. If someone's purpose was good (in that it would lessen the suffering of more people than it would inflict suffering upon (this is just a quick definition of a "good" intention, and is subject to argument, if anyone disagrees with it)), then wouldn't their action be good, by default?
Any/all replies are appreciated.