I have always thought that if evil were to exist, pure and true, it would have to be innocent and oblivious of its own nature. Evil wouldn't be self-conscious – that would make room for doubt or hesitation – not qualities of purity. True Evil would never pause to question what it was doing. Evil deeds would simply flow from it as beautifully, naturally, and fluidly as water tumbling over stones in a stream. Pure Evil would exist fully in each moment – BE evil in each and every moment, filling every moment with its evil-doings. Evil would never consider that what it was doing was wrong, or that it is bad. In fact, to Pure Evil, all that is evil is good and right and wonderful. That is why Pure Evil must be innocent. To find Pure Evil, one must first find the face of innocence.

With no self-doubt, Pure Evil would be confident. In its innocence and confidence, Pure Evil would be filled with joy by every one of its evil deeds. Thus, Pure Evil would be playful in its actions. Pure Evil would be happy. To find evil, one must look to the children. This is my theory.

I now have a case study with which to test my theory. Exhibit A.

I'm just thankful that Evil takes a nap once in a while.