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Holocaust Essay One of the world’s greatest events in the twentieth century was the Holocaust. This event was tragic and dreadful to all, deceased and alive, Jews. Between January 30, 1933 and May 8, 1945, over six million Jews were tortured then killed without having a say. Having to live day by day with this terrifying experience hammered in their minds, roughly three million Jews were blessed with survival. â€Å"Only be careful and watch yourselves closely so that you do not forget the things your eyes have seen, or let them slip from your heart as long as you live. Teach them to your children and to their children after them.† -Deuteronomy 4:9 From the Holocaust we learn that feelings are important aspects of our daily lives. We must protect ourselves from all evils. Every man has naturally occurring evil built inside of them. It is our duty as being man, to secure that evil. The Holocaust is an example of what can become if that evil is unleashed. Man has to be aware of his, and the evil of others. If, however, evil is kept left alone, it may become stronger and more powerful. A person is not judged by their surroundings, but by the evil of its enemies. Man must learn to tolerate and respect those who differ. To do this we must avoid discrimination. Jews were discriminated because of their religious beliefs, appearance, and knowledge. Intolerance leads to unwanted hatred and cruelty. Man must steer clear of failing to care about the pain of others. When one dodges this action, he uproots cruelty. Cruelty shows proof of one being fulfilled with hatred. Hate was the cause of world destruction for Jews and other faultless victims. Hitler loathed Jews and because of this, he sought them out to be scapegoats. Although Adolf Hitl... ...truction, and becoming a follower. If these acts are ignored, the world can possibly be turned around, again. Some go against the thought of believing what took place between those years of the past. Also, what can become in the near by future. For others, six million guiltless lives had to be buried just for them to realize that evil does exist and that it has potential. As a whole we must always believe that even the worst can happen. Man should never give up his freedoms. I personally pray that all people, the world, become aware of our own negativity before it gets out of control. The hatred and violent crimes has to be ceased. As learned from the Holocaust, it only takes the hatred of one to commit to disaster. I also believe that for some, such as Hitler, their say is the only say. In my opinion, man is not born evil or good, he simply adjusts to his society.