Evil is present in all world religions, cultures, and beliefs. Evil appears in Christianity, Judaism and even Aboriginal Spirituality.

A Synagogue, a Jewish place of worship

The cross, representing Jesus; the central belief of Christians

Eagle feathers symbolize values; honor, strength courage, and wisdom

It can take many different forms, including spirits, animals, personal moral evils, illnesses, disasters, and many others

The Wendigo is an evil spirit from the Great Lakes Natives and First Nations

Sins are evil human acts

Sudden illnesses and diseases may be associated with evil

In Aboriginal spirtuality, evil often take the form of creatures. They are the manifestation of trauma, anger, and negative energy.

Evil may even come from breaking traditional values, customs, or even wrongdoing others.

The best way to get rid of evil is to cleanse oneself. Traditional rituals may include smudging, which restores peace and harmony in the body.

Evil may vary among different communities, but one thing it has in common is that it disrupts the harmony between humans, nature, and spirits

In Judaism, Evil originated from the free will of humans, when Adam and Eve first ate the forbidden fruit. Jews believe that evil is only from internal temptations within humans.

The serpent deceives Adam and Eve to eat the forbidden fruit

They also recognize Satan, who makes us choose between good and evil. The Jewish response to evil is to pursue righteousness and justice.