The struggle between good and evil — the two conflicting aspects of human nature — in both their obvious and subtle forms, is as old as humankind. Evil, by its very nature and through its potential personifications — whether in the form of ideas, individuals or practices in just societies — is named, shamed and consistently fought against. Goodness, in contrast, is celebrated and cherished. That is, virtues such as honesty, truth and integrity are actively practiced, while vices are largely condemned. However, in unjust societies — draped in the cloak of justice, piety and integrity — evil predominantly manifests as hydra-headed corruption, each head spawning more tentacles to feed on the blood and haunt the spirit of the people. Yet, it remains the most rewarded and revered.

In such societies, evil acts and practices — the parasitic feast for a handful of ruling elites and utterly detrimental to the public and the country — continue unchallenged as long as their plunder remains secure.........

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