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In fact, I believe that some (and this might include Satan) do decide to live a life which is as much in opposition to God's will as possible.

I don't know. I don't think so. As Paul indicated many people will do wrong when they know better, because of their weakness.

But people who do evil systematically, I believe, are not aware that they are doing wrong. Seriously, if you thought that implementing policies that would eliminate an entire race of people was "wrong" would you do such a thing?

Seriously, if you thought that implementing policies that would eliminate an entire race of people was "wrong" would you do such a thing?

As a christian ... no.

As a non-christian, striving to have my way, no matter what anyone else thought about it, probably.

Have you never seen a child (or an adult, for that matter) disobey authority, for the sole purpose of defying that authority ?