We’re surrounded by softened, stylized versions of evil that feel thrilling but harmless. This article looks at how that distortion blinds us to real‑world harm and why it matters for anyone trying to make sense of good, evil, and the world we live in.
This is Part 0 of a new series. It begins with an old, unfiltered reaction I wrote years ago-before I understood how much fear, trust, mercy, and Scripture shape this issue. I’ve left that original piece intact, and after it you’ll find a simple outline of where the series will go as I explore these questions with more nuance, humility, and faith than I once had.
This essay traces the immigrant journey from Adam and Eve’s exile from Eden through Israel’s exodus and exile, showing how Scripture frames humanity itself as displaced and searching for home. It connects biblical narratives to today’s refugee crises and political debates, and closes with Stephen Hawking’s stark reflection on death – reminding us that even the greatest scientific minds cannot escape the universal longing for permanence.
