Never Give Up

"The failure of some to actualize their own power can contribute to oppression in two ways. First, fear of their own power and responsibility may lead people to seek refuge in authoritarian, hierarchical and “bounded” relationships and social structures. In Heyward’s understanding, as these lack mutuality, they are inherently violent and unjust. Second, by not exercising their power to seek mutual relationships, people allow narcissistic aggression to go unchecked. These two perversions of the will affect other people by depriving them of the physical and psychic resources needed for life."

Don Schweitzer. Contemporary Christologies: A Fortress Introduction (p. 42). Kindle Edition. 

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Summary: Evil exists because some people are afraid of their power and others abuse it with little resistance.