This falls into the category of: "Well, duh!"
Evil Only in Our Minds, Professor Says

DURHAM, New Hampshire (UPI) -- A religion professor at the University of New Hampshire has concluded that evil is a social construct, not something or someone existing independently.

David Frankfurter, a professor of religious studies, summarizes his views in "Evil Incarnate: Rumors of Demonic Conspiracy and Satanic Abuse in History."

Frankfurter says evil does not exist as an entity beyond the realm of human understanding, but instead manifests as an unsettling public discourse created by folklore, cultural ideas, literature and oral traditions.

"People have been obsessed by evil for centuries -- obsessed with what evil is, who is evil and how to avoid evil -- and the 21st century is no exception," he said.

"President Bush famously dubbed Iran, North Korea and Iraq the 'axis of evil ' in his 2002 State of the Union address," Frankfurter continued. "In casual conversation and media stories alike, terrorists, politicians and criminals are labeled evil. With all these accepted references to evil, it is time that its true nature is exposed and thoroughly examined."

Professor: Evil is only a social construct
United Press International
September 8, 2006