Why I Chose My Question

I decided to go with the question about humankind being inherently good or evil because I see so much juxtaposition of the two in the world today.  There will be support groups down in Africa helping tribes become vaccinated and protected from diseases, yet there will also be terrorists who are bombing an innocent town of women and children that disagree with their beliefs. I think this question has a lot to do with perspective, because someone may interpret something as good, and another may think that it is evil.

I like to survey the world around me, so this question was particularly interesting because I can take my observations and determine for myself if what I am observing fits within the definition of good and evil.  But then again, I'm not quite sure what the definition of good and evil IS, as it again relates back to the perspective each individual has of the words.  

I also like this question because I think it can relate to many of the stories I'm going to read this year.  The human condition is a ongoing topic discussed regularly about the true meaning of the term, and I think that this question will allow me to delve further into the discussion and hopefully exit with a better understanding of it.