There are no evils in Nature, there are only evils of Man.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Nature is neutral; harm comes from human actions.
- In plain terms
- Nature is not evil; humans cause problems.
- What can you take from it?
- Blame human choices for harm, not nature.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Who is responsible for harm?
- Is nature indifferent?
Another view
Natural disasters cause significant suffering.
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