Understanding the Psychological Aspects of Evil

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Understanding the Psychological Aspects of Evil




The Devil goes by many names: Satan, Lucifer, The Great Beast, Beelzebub, The Prince of Darkness. He is the adversary, the accuser, the tempter, the deceiver, and the one who divides from God. The Devil is incredibly wicked and evil, but also intelligent and witty – he is the father of all tricksters – that is what makes him so dangerous. The English word “devil” derives from the Greek diábolos (“the one who divides”). Diabolic is the term in contemporary English. The Greek verb dia-bollein literally means to tear apart. These divisions occur in almost every facet of our lives: race, sex, religion, politics, and economics. The demonic is an inversion of order.

Temptation is the ordinary activity of the devil. It is a real thing for us in each and every day. It begins with deception, buying into the lies of the devil, who promises good, only to deliver evil. The goal of this is to create division or inner conflict in ourselves. In despair, we numb ourselves with pleasure or diversion, which can lead to addiction. Hell is that state of mind which has abandoned itself so completely to a given sin that it cannot act independently of that sin.

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📝 Sources

– See Recommended Reading List above.
– Collected Works of C.G. Jung
– Avens, R. (1977). The image of the Devil in CG Jung’s psychology. Journal of Religion and Health, 16, 196-222.
– Sue Mehrtens. Jung on the Devil and the Reality of Evil

– The Devil – Venerable Fulton Sheen

– Bishop Barron on The Devil

– An Exorcist Reveals the Truth About Demons w/ Fr. Vincent Lampert

– Book of Job Explained

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⌛ Timestamps

(0:00) Introduction
(1:18) Daimon
(2:06) Pan: The God of Panic and Pandemonium
(3:24) Scapegoating, Projection, God-Complex
(5:38) The Devil: The One Who Divides
(7:06) The Characteristics of the Diabolic
(9:05) Deals with the Devil
(13:30) Archetypes, Ego-Inflation, and Delusion
(14:35) The Fall from Paradise (Felix Culpa)
(16:52) The Devil and Christ as Lucifer (Morning Star)
(20:09) Satan (The Adversary) and Job
(23:52) The Ultimate Tragic Story
(24:29) The Harrowing of Hell
(25:16) Satanism: Evil Disguised as Good
(27:02) The Psychological Activities of The Demonic
(31:08) Carl Jung on the Devil (Shadow)
(33:23) The Devil in The Major Arcana
(34:13) The One-Sided Western Image of God
(36:50) Summum Bonum: The Highest Good
(37:22) Privatio Boni: The Absence of Good
(37:56) Deus Absconditus: The Hidden Dark Side of God
(39:00) The Apocalypse (Revelation) and Enantiodromia
(43:00) Conclusion

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The concept of the devil has intrigued and fascinated human beings for centuries. Whether seen as a supernatural being, an embodiment of evil, or a symbol of temptation and moral corruption, the psychology behind the devil offers valuable insights into the human psyche and the nature of evil itself.

The devil, also known as Satan or Lucifer, is a prominent figure in religious texts such as the Bible and Quran. In these religious traditions, the devil is often portrayed as a fallen angel who rebelled against God and now tempts humans to sin. This dichotomy of good versus evil, God versus the devil, taps into our innate sense of morality and provides a framework for understanding the origins of evil in the world.

Psychologically, the devil can be seen as a representation of our shadow selves, the dark, repressed aspects of our personality that we try to ignore or deny. Carl Jung, a renowned Swiss psychologist, proposed the concept of the shadow as a crucial part of the human psyche. According to Jung, if we fail to acknowledge and integrate our shadow, it can manifest in destructive ways and lead to immoral actions.

The devil also represents our desires and cravings, which are often seen as sinful or immoral by societal standards. These elusive temptations can be linked to our basic instincts for survival, power, and pleasure. The symbolism of the devil allows us to explore and understand our own inner conflicts between what we want and what we perceive as morally right.

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Moreover, the devil can be viewed as a projection of our own insecurities and fears. In many religious texts, the devil uses cunning tactics to exploit human weaknesses, playing on our deepest fears and doubts. This psychological aspect of the devil reveals our vulnerability to manipulation and the power of fear in influencing our thoughts and actions.

Interestingly, the psychological concept of cognitive dissonance can shed light on our fascination with the devil. Cognitive dissonance occurs when there is a contradiction between our beliefs and actions, creating a state of discomfort. The devil personifies this dissonance by tempting individuals with actions that go against their moral principles, forcing them to confront their internal conflicts.

In popular culture, the devil often embodies charisma and charm, which adds yet another layer to his psychological appeal. This enchanting persona captures our interest and makes us question our own fascination with evil. It highlights the seductive nature of temptation and how easily we can be swayed, raising important questions about our own inherent capacity for evil.

Overall, the psychology of the devil provides valuable insights into the human condition. It allows us to explore our shadow selves, confront our desires and fears, and understand the power of manipulation and cognitive dissonance. By delving into the depths of the devil’s psychology, we gain a deeper understanding of ourselves and the complex interplay between good and evil within each of us.

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  1. Eternalised

    “The greatest trick the Devil ever pulled was convincing the world he didn’t exist.”

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  2. Achilles’ Heelys

    You're not literally ascribing mental illness to demonic behavior , right?

  3. Achilles’ Heelys

    you're not actually recommending people go to priests right? Like a metaphorical one, yah? Startin to worry whether or not you're using religious terminology as placeholders. I haven't been watching a christian nutter all these videos, yah?

  4. tom

    There isn't any psychology of the devil because there isn't any devil. Ths psychology of Christians is built around magical-thinking, wishful thinking, impressionable gullibility, manipulated feelings of guilt, desire for community acceptance and deference to authority.

  5. Lonely Crow

    Venus – love.
    Ishtar

  6. Philo

    Interesting how people always use the Bible for validation, then misrepresent it to support their theories. Lame

  7. Erwin Günther

    Mann, ich habe vielleicht was durch, das mich so erschreckt, das mich glauben lässt, das ich einfach keine gute Person bin, aber ich kann auch nicht denken und habe kein Bewusstsein und mein Charakter wurde verändert während dieses Tests. Ich versuche zu reflektieren, aber ich kann das nur, wenn es mir von meinem Meister erlaubt ist.

  8. Ace Kalibor

    Thank you for this

  9. Mars Ship

    As always, the comment section is trash

  10. Mars Ship

    And i am crying again…

  11. Mars Ship

    Its funny that i actually think suffering strengths faith in god or something of his nature. Because when you are doooownn bad, whit depression, theres various few things that can save you.
    I turned to philosophy and it worked, but didnt solve, so i kept turning in and in. When i went into spiritual stuff, first i went into occultism and then into this more or less.
    All these teachings are just the optimal tools for survival, its not meant to be followed as rules, its all advices and more often than not, its right. Which weirds me out a little bit…

  12. Dejan Markovic

    You failed to mention that the devil in people makes them PUT A FKIN AD IN THE MIDDLE OF THE VIDEO!

  13. The Crusader

    THIS IS THE LAST CRUSADER , GOD APPROVES OF THIS VIDEO AND I WILL SHARE THIS TO OTHERS ON MY CRUSADES

  14. TG G

    Jung has an Ego the size of Mount Everest. Who is he to refute Gods Word and state that the Trinity “should be” supplanted with the quantery? The Trinity is God. God HAS NO SIN IN HIM!

  15. Sheezum

    The entire subtitle file displays at the beginning of the video and doesn't actually work, any idea how to fix this, or is it only certain videos?

  16. jessie essex

    9:03 The Crossroads and Liminality – which is why those liminal spaces seem so Lynchian.

  17. Ryder Rodriguez

    a lot of biblical text seem like ancient propaganda to keep u from seeing the true divinity of the devil/lucifer

  18. Lulka117

    What would a truly evil man's shadow be? Would it be absolute good? Would it be the same as that of a psychopath and or serial killer?

  19. Hiraeth

    Love all of your vids brother, but what happened to your microphone in this one? It's pretty obvious you're using a lower quality one or a different bitrate or encoding or idk but I just wanted to let you know.

  20. T S

    I love when these "Satan Worshipers" say "Satan" isn't real, it's just that I like to do whatever I want". Being a Fool is also a Sin.

  21. José Peña

    With all my heart, thank you.

  22. Ana Ranja

    La Muslim e un ritual acuma stoning de devil

  23. Hamed Beyk

    In Zoroastrianism the story of evil is so interesting.

  24. Michael Sims

    The devil is real. And God had created him good, but he decided to be evil. The Creator is Holy. That verse of Isaiah does not define all scripture. Only a fool would interpret that verse to assume The Creator has evil within. All of Creation is good and still is good, only man became evil and destroyed everything around him, animals, woman, children and nature are all destroyed by the hands of evil men. The Creator is not on this planet. Only evil men, innocent woman, innocent children, innocent animals

  25. Vasi Rus

    I found this video very informative. Thank you!

  26. Defunct User Channel

    If you've ever truly witnessed the devil (archetype) in a person or group of persons, you never forget it. It's life changing.

  27. The Voice of The Mother Goetta'Nea

    In my own faith, Dark and Light are natural and are everywhere where the other is, and itself not taught to deny your own darkness, but to acknowledge and accept it, forging it into something that can be used for the benefits of the many. We are taught to use our light to fuel the forget that we use to fire and form our darkness into the tools of progress, and to use our love and compassion guide our actions with the will of man's desire for growth and betterment. We do not have the right to force ourselves or our beliefs on others, and we are all meant to be strong and determined for the sake of each other, for without that determination we have no drive to Be our best selves.

  28. Frank Merolillo

    The devil fell in the first Earth Age. He's going to fall at the end of the Tribulation. And he's going to fall at the end of the Millennium. Have a blessed night…….

  29. Dina Dondon

    In Islam, there are clear concepts about Satan’s temptation, about the struggle of the soul between good and evil, about freedom of choice, about believing in one God who is neither male nor female, about clearing Eve of the accusation of sin with an explicit saying about the two of them eating from the tree, and even Preferring sin to Adam because he was the first responsible

  30. Dr. Strangelove

    The serpent did not lie, they became like God with all the consequences that came with it.

    Eve eats the fruit becomes shameful of her nakedness. Then she gives the fruit willingly to Adam knowing what will happen to him. Evil woman corrupts man.

    The problem began when the seeds of the tree of life and tree of knowledge where planted in the garden.
    Against the will of God the seeds are planted, because only God knows why and what will become of creation and the corruption of mankind.

  31. Dandy Dante (sober tom)

    You are a huge source of creative inspiration for me when I compose ideas for my manga(s)

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