Sylvanna Devlin

I have a series of questions asked of me, what is evil the force, why does it exist, how could God “let” this happen, what do I do if I lose faith? I intend to answer those next but this one is early as pressure to understand each other is in place.

I forgave the gaslighter tipping me over the edge and consoled that those hired to keep me awake were not exactly doing good but they themselves weren’t evil. But this has lead to the understandable question, “No. Is Gaslighting on its own evil?”

Gaslighting is rarely alone. It’s usually used to disguise an act that is evil. Reality abuse out of malice and desire to harm is evil. And harming another enough to drive them to the hospital invites evil.

What’s the difference?

Wording and Intent.

If the goal is to make them maddened I need something less than evil to describe a wrong that draws asmodeus to you. It’s not the same as chanting, “Kill yourself”. Which is an act of evil and will stain your soul but you can still turn to god and turn to good.

There are limits. Usually no one wants to kill another and maddening them is severely wrong. And can indeed lead to suicide but no one believed me till CPR kept me from the morgue.

If you beat someone up the act is not good. You might have an understandable, natural reason. You are not necessarily drawing upon an intelligent, negative, malevolent force to do so. But you are feeding it.

I’m sorry, I know you want a cookie cutter is this act always evil and is this act only, “Not Good.” But motive and circumstances change the difference between them. The victim doesn’t usually care why. It’s all evil as far as they are concerned, but just to another – usually the one conned into succumbing to bitterness and anger to do something about it.

Gaslighting feeds evil, it’s an evil idea, it taints your soul, it can make you do worse and worse to achieve objectives. But we now need more complexity in our lives which is why these posts exist. To provide a framework that you can use to navigate your way through and maybe point you in the direction to the faiths of God.

I’m not willing to say my gaslighters were evil when most stopped if they learnt I was already suicidal. Or had already had an attempt. Some looked into the idea their past had been inglorious and if believed by authorities would be facing manslaughter. Of course it’s wrong. And it can be evil. But having seen hearts turned by the truth, I see many just didn’t really think this idea through.

What is the difference between an evil act and one that feeds evil? Murder vs Manslaughter. If you premeditated to become a force of destruction then yes, what you are doing is evil. If you honestly believed anyone would for a price, and a good price does indeed fetch bad behavior, choosing to do so invites that vile force over for tea with manslaughter.

I will later go into specific always evil acts with malicious intent. And if following orders of a malevolent person you are assisting evil. But we’re back to “being”, “inviting”, and adding “assisting”. That’s the complexity that is a case by case basis. No blanket rules. But chances are if you’re wondering if what you do is evil? You should stop. Pray for cleansing and make amends to God.

The being that is gaslighting you is not evil, but he is assisting it and inviting more into you both. If that clears it us for you? The act itself is just a tool. Words can be weapons and very dangerous. But I’ve fired back filth under pressure, and I’m not willing to pass judgement on another who feels pressured at all times by other circumstances.

Why won’t I paint it all the same? Because the term covers a broader spectrum of behavior, some evil some not, it’s not specific enough as it covers harassment to egging another to suicidal feelings. That is entirely different.

But friends once depressed enough to be suicidal they can be again so be careful with harassment too in case it tips them closer. They are supposed to believe they are hearing things. Not actually being driven to kill themselves. “Go to the hospital” is supposed to be about voices not death. But it can lead to the latter. Manslaughter.

“Gaslight her to death” Is evil. “Keep her awake till she needs the hospital for some sleep” is very fucking wrong and asmodues does feed from it. It’s taking you to purgatory or a negative next life. But I’m not willing to put harassment and murder in the same basket. I’m just not.

Most refined forms of gaslighting are a tool of evil. But on its own really it’s an idea, strategy, framework. You’re wielding something made by a demonic force invading a malevolent individual. It’s far from good. It will stain you. But it’s still just an idea and there’s a reason I make that distinction.

Power. Stop giving the idea power. Take it away. Take it down. You don’t have to keep doing it. But it’s not concentration camp evil. That’s my scale. Most people agree true nazisim is of evil. But it’s a different fucking level. Why so extreme? If I have nothing in the distance as a pure weapon of asmodues vs a corrupted soul? Then the whole “change your circumstances and you can change everything” encouragement falls apart.

Perhaps I should say Gaslighting is morally corrupt. It’s wrong. It will hurt you both. But I’m not willing to turn away those that stop tormenting another and at least listen to why they’re doing so in the first place.

I will always hold a hand out. You can bite it or take it but it’s there.