Satan Never Dies

Satan Never Dies: Confronting Humanity's Innate Flaws

Humans are inherently unequal, endowed with diverse levels of intelligence, aptitudes, and distinct physical characteristics. These innate qualities, whether acknowledged or not, profoundly influence our prospects for success and our social standing. However, inborn traits are not the sole determinants of our identity, societal conduct, or lifelong success. Our identity is also profoundly shaped by childhood circumstances, which forge our personality traits. Furthermore, a family's wealth, connections, and overall support system undeniably influence our chances of success. Our social behavior is deeply rooted in this personality, formed during our early upbringing.

For the most part, human beings operate within specific circumstances and beliefs that are not entirely self-created. Instead, these are the products of historical formation, which I define as cultural boundaries. As inhabitants of this planet, we inevitably conduct ourselves within this societal ecosystem and these cultural confines. While exceptions exist, a full comprehension of our identity necessitates understanding the intricate nuances of "culture" and its multifaceted components. We exist at the convergence of multiple cultural levels, various concentric waves that define us as individuals. These inner waves interact with and are influenced by the outer ones in a complex fashion, forming the very outer layers of our being, our “self”. Grasping the nature of these cultural levels, how they shape us, and their impact on society through our actions is crucial for fully comprehending the essence and necessity of social change.

The foundation of our distinctive character or personality is laid during the very first years of our lives, a period in which we are unable to consciously contribute to this enduring, influential process. While our perception – how we absorb information – is more influenced by genetics, our judging process – how we make decisions – is more profoundly shaped by our upbringing. The intricate ways in which we treat others are determined by how we ourselves have been treated, in conjunction with our inherent traits. If we do not become whole by going through the process of individuation, we will not be able to unshackle ourselves from the influence of our shadows.  Our core personality, therefore, constitutes the innermost wave of culture encircling us. As societal beings, we are also willingly or unwillingly influenced by our national culture, which represents the second concentric wave confining us. Individuals who transcend these cultural boundaries stand out, influencing others and society in either a negative or positive manner. Achieving such a status, however, requires specific individual traits and cultural characteristics that not everyone possesses.

At its most fundamental level, human survival instincts within a society compel and incentivize individuals to prioritize their well-being and interests over those of others. This inherent self-interest is the root of all societal evils. Greed, egocentrism, aggressiveness, manipulation, cruelty, domination, xenophobia, gender and racial biases, chauvinism, rivalry, and animosity—among other human ills—are all fundamentally rooted in these basic instincts and nothing else.

Historically, human societies have been structured not only to cater to these detrimental human traits but also to perpetuate the dominance of some individuals over others. Class societies are explicitly founded on such prevalent human tendencies, and laws are specifically enacted to promote and solidify these inequalities. Humanity's profound failure stems from the way these innate inequalities, upon which societies are built, have not only been justified but actively glorified. Evil truly resides within us, holding the upper hand, having successfully indoctrinated human beings not only to accept such injustice but to actively promote, codify, and thereby perpetuate these inequalities.

Humanity's current societal structures are fundamentally flawed, built upon innate human instincts to pave the way to only pursue self-interest and dominance. These inherent traits, including greed, aggression, and xenophobia, inevitably lead to discrimination and the perpetuation of inequality, starkly evident in class societies and their reinforcing laws. This path, driven by competition, demonstrably leads to self-destruction, manifesting not only among citizens within a single country but also between nations, as historically seen in the rise of ultra nationalism, fascism, and international conflicts. This paradigm is the road to perdition.

The core argument is that to avert this self-destructive trajectory, humanity must fundamentally reconstruct its societal paradigm. Instead of being based on competition and greed, societies should be rebuilt on principles of camaraderie, brotherhood, and cooperation. This profound shift is presented as essential for survival, transforming the very roots of human behavior from those that perpetuate "evil" and division to those that foster shared well-being and collective advancement. Without this fundamental change in worldview and societal organization, these inherent self-serving instincts, left unchecked, will inevitably continue to drive humanity towards its own destruction.