I do not subscribe to the common theories on these matters. One has no need of religious doctrine to define an evil act. That’s what we have laws for. Laws should be determined by what is best for society and determine by all people, not just members of certain cults. Besides, “guidelines “ say nothing about rape, molestation, assault, mental torment, etc.....all of which is very evil indeed.

My friend recently told me about a mentally ill women who sadly killed her children. She had reached out for help but nobody listened. I did not see the case or women testifying, but trust my friends instincts that she was not well ......she did it due to a religious delusion. I do not think she is evil if this is the case. We simply need more awareness about this issue and all of the symptoms need to be addressed and validated. I’m too ashamed to talk of my own experience with this matter but I’m not evil.

I don’t know this guy, I don’t know his story. I don’t know if proper intervention could have avoided this tragedy.......I know know if he could have been helped or saved and all those lives not lost. I like to think he could have. I like to believe that awareness, proper respectful treatment and intervention could have a positive effect. I like to believe there is hope.