Roadmap for a Moral Society – SAQ #129 – Good and Evil

Roadmap for a Moral Society: Understanding Good, Evil, and Divine Justice

In this session of Roadmap for a Moral Society, we delve into ‘Some Answered Questions’ by Abdu’l-Baha, specifically discussing the concepts of good and evil. The conversation touches on the distinction between material and spiritual realities, the non-existence of evil, the definition of good, and the relative nature of ‘evil’ in various contexts. Practical implications for societal constructs, such as the treatment of homelessness and the role of truthfulness in daily life, are also discussed. The session concludes with reflections on global issues, focusing on Iran and the potential for women and indigenous communities to lead towards a more enlightened future.

00:00 Introduction and Welcome
01:16 Opening Prayer
02:44 Discussion on Good and Evil
04:25 Material vs. Spiritual Realities
10:36 Intelligible Realities and Human Virtues
27:42 The Concept of Evil as Non-Existence
37:15 Homelessness and Social Responsibility
51:56 The Blessing Bags Dilemma
53:03 Understanding Good and Evil
58:13 The Nature of Venom and Evil
01:11:05 The Concept of Torment
01:28:27 Global Spiritual Crisis and Predictions
01:38:58 Closing Reflections and Prayer